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 patients | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 690 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)60 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
- 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.
- Monmouth Medical Center-Southern CampusLakewood, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310084
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel Musicant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 828‑3000
- 506 BroadwayBayonne, NJ 07002 (201) 471‑7012
- 600 River AveLakewood, NJ 08701 (615) 972‑9119
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
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in New Brunswick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Barnabas Health Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174576052 |
| 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