Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD in Edison, NJ - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Edison, New Jersey. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa and his current practice location is 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 494-6226.

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA05768700) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497802649.

Contact Information

	Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD
	10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837-2475
	(732) 494-6226
	(732) 494-8762

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Matthew J Garfinkel
Gender	Male
Speciality	Orthopedic Surgery
Experience	38 Years
Location	10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1986

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1497802649
Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
Last Update Date: 09/18/2008

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 7012820780
Enrollment ID: I20101104000299

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew J Garfinkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1497802649	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery	25MA05768700 (New Jersey)	Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa	6507779279	8

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity Name	Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1235289521 PECOS PAC ID: 6507779279 Enrollment ID: O20031110000023

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837-2475 Ph: (732) 494-6226	Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837-2475 Ph: (732) 494-6226

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Edison, NJ

Dr. Franklin Chen, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 732-494-6226 Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Joshua M Zimmerman, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 205 May St, Ste 202, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 908-757-1520 Fax: 908-769-1388
Alok D Sharan, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 35-37 Progress St Ste B5, Edison, NJ 08820 Phone: 732-898-3950 Fax: 732-965-8315
Dr. James E Patti, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 732-494-6226 Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Robert M Lombardi, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 732-494-6226 Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Mitchell John Stroh, DO Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 205 May St Ste 202, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 908-757-1520 Fax: 908-769-1388

Dr Matthew J Garfinkel, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Edison, NJ

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

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Medicare Reassignments

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Edison, NJ