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Orthopedic Surgery

Joseph G. Cappadona, MD

Works at hospitals in Pompton Plains, NJ · Paterson, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Joseph G. Cappadona, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Phone: (908) 273-4300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph G. Cappadona had 227 Original Medicare patients and 7,094 services. NPI 1265441679. 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 Joseph G. Cappadona, 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 Joseph G. Cappadona accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph G. Cappadona 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 G. Cappadona see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 227 Original Medicare patients and 7,094 services for Joseph G. Cappadona. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph G. Cappadona's NPI number?
1265441679. 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 G. Cappadona, 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 patients227
Services billed to Medicare7,094
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,520 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)280 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)216 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)115 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)86 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis73%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Joseph G. Cappadona works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph G. Cappadona 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.

  • Chilton Medical CenterPompton Plains, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310017
  • St Joseph's University Medical Center IncPaterson, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310019

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph G. Cappadona is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
  • 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Summit Medical GroupBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph G. Cappadona as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Berkeley Heights

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

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Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265441679
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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