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Gastroenterology

Joel Musicant, MD

Works at hospitals in Lakewood, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Joel Musicant, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Phone: (732) 828-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel Musicant had 322 Original Medicare patients and 690 services. NPI 1174576052. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (732) 828‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus
  • Group practice: Barnabas Health Medical Group PC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Hahnemann University College Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel Musicant, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joel Musicant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel Musicant 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 Joel Musicant see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 690 services for Joel Musicant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel Musicant's NPI number?
1174576052. 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 Joel Musicant, 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 patients322
Services billed to Medicare690
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)271 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)60 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)43 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Joel Musicant works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel Musicant 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel Musicant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel Musicant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Barnabas Health Medical Group PC1,070 clinicians in the group
  • RWJBH Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC848 clinicians in the group
  • Optum Medical Care of New Jersey PC163 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in New Jersey →

Other gastroenterologists in New Brunswick

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in New Brunswick →

Other clinicians in Barnabas Health Medical Group PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174576052
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians