Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Popovich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Popovich accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph F. Popovich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 213 services for Joseph F. Popovich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Popovich's NPI number?
- 1063592285. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph F. Popovich, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 213 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)63 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)17 services
- Repair of wound of trunk by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm (14001)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Joseph F. Popovich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph F. Popovich at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CarePoint Health-Hoboken University Medical CenterHoboken, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310040
- Hudson Regional HospitalSecaucus, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310118
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph F. Popovich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 159 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 217‑1110
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Jersey City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jersey City, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063592285 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians