Rajat Sekhar, M.D.

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Rajat Sekhar is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Whiting, NJ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(732) 849-9500Whiting, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rajat Sekhar, M.D. specializes in anesthesiology, serving patients in Whiting, NJ in independent practice. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Whiting area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.48/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Anesthesiology providers in NJSee all Anesthesiology in Whiting18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2178dNPPES updated 2020-06-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

63 Lacey Rd Suite C, Whiting, NJ 08759-2966

Fax: (732) 849-9501
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Jersey, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

84.48/100

New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.33%

New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)

21.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.8%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 86% of reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

286

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

66

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

211

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$836 received from industry

21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Rajat Sekhar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 4, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in WhitingAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

300 Boston Post Rd West 2nd Fl, Westport, CT 06880

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450678

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Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Rajat Sekhar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rajat Sekhar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Whiting required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rajat Sekhar

Dr. Sekhar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Whiting, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 849-9500.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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