Active NPI 1912964537 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Rodolfo Colaco , MD

Surgery • Elizabeth, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rodolfo Colaco, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Elizabeth, NJ. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1974, Dr. Colaco delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 431 ELMORA AVE.

Dr. Colaco accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

431 Elmora Ave

Elizabeth, NJ 072081576

Telephone 9083534177

Fax 9083537201

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Elizabeth, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +26.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Elizabeth, NJ (815 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

20.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Colaco (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Elizabeth Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	73	$115.00	$99.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	45	$160.00	$138.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$250.00	$182.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	151	86	$115.00	$98.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	45	$159.26	$140.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$250.00	$180.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	93	$115.00	$101.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$250.00	$186.01
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	52	16	$125.00	$41.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	27	$160.00	$142.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	21	$300.00	$208.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	84	$114.09	$104.15
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	136	24	$124.26	$42.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	87	$158.86	$147.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$250.00	$190.09
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	43	$300.00	$220.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	188	111	$96.36	$85.45
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	94	20	$99.63	$43.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$263.04	$185.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	33	$304.29	$224.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$150.45	$123.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	161	$95.00	$82.04
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	156	48	$85.00	$42.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$275.00	$180.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	44	39	$300.00	$217.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$150.00	$120.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	16	$250.00	$147.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	318	167	$95.00	$80.64
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	147	43	$85.00	$42.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$275.00	$178.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	54	51	$300.00	$218.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$150.00	$119.33
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$4000.00	$624.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	160	$95.00	$77.88
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	131	41	$85.00	$40.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$275.00	$174.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	62	$150.00	$115.14
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	50	50	$300.00	$211.72
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$4076.92	$683.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-04

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0105X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NJ 25MA04519200

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0359203 (NJ)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 28, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2010

Registered at 431 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 072081576 (Tel: 9083534177)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2010

Registered at 431 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 072081576 (Tel: 9083534177)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2010

Recorded as RODOLFO COLACO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2010

Specialist (License #25MA04519200 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912964537

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2006

Last Update: March 04, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

431 Elmora Ave

Elizabeth, NJ 072081576

Phone: 9083534177

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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