Shayamala Baskaran, PA-C
Shayamala Baskaran is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Berkeley Heights, NJ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shayamala Baskaran, PA-C runs an independent medical physician assistant practice in Berkeley Heights, NJ. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Berkeley Heights area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
375
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,114
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $111k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
150 Floral Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974-1557
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Shayamala Baskaran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shayamala Baskaran for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Berkeley Heights 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 Shayamala Baskaran
Dr. Baskaran is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Berkeley Heights, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 273-4300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
Mailing Address
150 Floral Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974-1557
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