Veeresh Bajaj, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Veeresh Bajaj is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Astoria, NY with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in psychiatry & neurology, Veeresh Bajaj, MD is a long-established geriatric psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Astoria. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 975dNPPES updated 2023-09-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3029 38th St, Astoria, NY 11103-3875
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
655
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
48
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
203
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$103 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Veeresh Bajaj's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Veeresh Bajaj, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Mailing address
Po Box 75, Jericho, NY 11753
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Veeresh Bajaj
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veeresh Bajaj for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Astoria 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 Veeresh Bajaj
Dr. Bajaj is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Astoria, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (229) 873-3296.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Veeresh Bajaj
Practice Location
3029 38th St, Astoria, NY 11103-3875
Mailing Address
Po Box 75, Jericho, NY 11753
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology in New York
See allIona H. Ginsburg, MD
New York, NY
Warren Harvey Goodman, MD
Great Neck, NY
Won Gi Im, MD
Amityville, NY