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Active NPI 1114023520 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Andrew Blitzer , MD

Specialist • Hackensack, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Andrew Blitzer, MD is a certified Specialist practicing in Hackensack, NJ. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1973, Dr. Blitzer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 PROSPECT AVE STE 613.

Dr. Blitzer accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, injection of chemical for destruction of nerve muscles on one side of voice box accessed through the skin, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Prospect Ave Ste 613

Hackensack, NJ 076011962

Telephone 2122624444
Fax 2125238165
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Hackensack, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
53 Yrs +14.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 38.9 Yrs
State Avg: 35.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Hackensack, NJ (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
17.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blitzer (53 Years) 53 Yrs
Hackensack Specialty Average (38.9 Years) 38.9 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit
13,400 54 $10.01 $6.26
64617 Injection of chemical for destruction of nerve muscles on one side of voice box accessed through the skin
99 42 $795.45 $247.14
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope
43 29 $500.00 $210.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 15 $150.00 $99.89
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face
25 12 $738.00 $196.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
16 16 $225.00 $121.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-31
Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License NY 120296

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.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License NJ W23126514C

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License NY 120296

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00250197 (NY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

21 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013000660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Anthony Jahn , MD

Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology

NPI 1073546743

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathleen Wallace

Audiologist

NPI 1124505532
NPI 1144722836

Doctor of Audiology

NPI 1174751903

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alexandra Pryor

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

NPI 1184488736

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2024

Registered at 20 PROSPECT AVE STE 613, HACKENSACK, NJ 076011962 (Tel: 2122624444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2024

Registered at 20 PROSPECT AVE STE 613, HACKENSACK, NJ 076011962 (Tel: 2122629500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2024

Otolaryngology (License #W23126514C in NJ)

NPI Profile Active August 12, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2008

Registered at 425 W 59TH ST, 10TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 100191104 (Tel: 2122624444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 20988, COLUMBUS CIRCLE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 100231490 (Tel: 2122624444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2008

Recorded as ANDREW BLITZER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2008

Specialist (License #120296 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114023520
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 15, 2006
Last Update: January 31, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

20 Prospect Ave Ste 613

Hackensack, NJ 076011962

Phone: 2122629500

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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