Joseph Vitale, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in West Paterson, NJ

Joseph Vitale, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in West Paterson, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice West Paterson Family Medical Center, Pa and his current practice location is 999 Mcbride Ave, Suite B202, West Paterson, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 256-7599.

Joseph Vitale is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA03495100) 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 1205845427.

Contact Information

Joseph Vitale, MD
999 Mcbride Ave, Suite B202,
West Paterson, NJ 07424-2570
(973) 256-7599
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Vitale
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location999 Mcbride Ave, West Paterson, 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:
  • Joseph Vitale graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205845427
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234201377
  • Enrollment ID: I20080707000046

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Vitale such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205845427NPI-NPPES
2047101MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 25MA03495100 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Patient CareClifton, NJHome health agency
Atlantic Home Care & HospiceMorristown, NJHome health agency
St Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterPaterson, NJHospital
Atrium Post Acute Care Of WayneWayne, NJNursing home
Regency Gardens Nursing CenterWayne, NJNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Paterson Family Medical Center, Pa48807669225

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph Vitale allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Paterson Family Medical Center, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871678433
PECOS PAC ID: 4880766922
Enrollment ID: O20080707000023

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. Joseph Vitale 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
Joseph Vitale, MD
1031 Mcbride Ave, Suite D109,
West Paterson, NJ 07424-2559

Ph: (973) 785-4020
Joseph Vitale, MD
999 Mcbride Ave, Suite B202,
West Paterson, NJ 07424-2570

Ph: (973) 256-7599

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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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