James Joseph Matera, DO - Medicare in South River, NJ

James Joseph Matera, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in South River, New Jersey. His current practice location is 8 Old Bridge Tpke, South River, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 390-4888.

James Joseph Matera is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 55453) 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 1336139732.

Contact Information

James Joseph Matera, DO
8 Old Bridge Tpke,
South River, NJ 08882-2400
(732) 390-4888
(732) 390-0255

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Joseph Matera
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location8 Old Bridge Tpke, South River, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Joseph Matera attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336139732
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Joseph Matera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336139732NPI-NPPES
6437800MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 55453 (New Jersey)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James Joseph Matera is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Joseph Matera, DO
8 Old Bridge Tpke,
South River, NJ 08882-2400

Ph: (732) 390-4888
James Joseph Matera, DO
8 Old Bridge Tpke,
South River, NJ 08882-2400

Ph: (732) 390-4888

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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