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Anesthesiology

Richard Pitera Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Hoboken, NJ · Lakewood, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Richard Pitera Jr., MD is an anesthesiologist at 22 Old Short Hills Rd, Suite 112, Livingston, NJ 07039. Phone: (973) 294-6185. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard Pitera Jr. had 52 Original Medicare patients and 56 services. NPI 1215098991. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Pitera Jr., 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 Richard Pitera Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Pitera Jr. 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 Richard Pitera Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Richard Pitera Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard Pitera Jr.'s NPI number?
1215098991. 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 Richard Pitera Jr., 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 patients52
Services billed to Medicare56
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)28 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%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Richard Pitera Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Pitera Jr. 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 Richard Pitera Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Pitera Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • RWJBH Observation Associates LLC1,008 clinicians in the group
  • Garden State Healthcare Associates LLC170 clinicians in the group
  • Resolute Perioperative Services LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Livingston

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

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Other clinicians in RWJBH Observation Associates LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215098991
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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