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Psychiatry

Asghar S. Hossain, MD

Works at hospitals in Paramus, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Asghar S. Hossain, MD is a psychiatrist at 230 E Ridegewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652. Phone: (201) 967-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Asghar S. Hossain had 209 Original Medicare patients and 3,265 services. NPI 1295824381. 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: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 230 E Ridegewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 · Directions
  • Phone: (201) 967‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
  • Group practice: Bergen County Improvement Authority
  • Medical school: Chattanooga Medical College · graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Asghar S. Hossain, 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 Asghar S. Hossain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Asghar S. Hossain 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 Asghar S. Hossain see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 209 Original Medicare patients and 3,265 services for Asghar S. Hossain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Asghar S. Hossain's NPI number?
1295824381. 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 Asghar S. Hossain, 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 patients209
Services billed to Medicare3,265
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)2,725 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)177 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)100 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)75 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)70 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%
  • Anxiety75%
  • High cholesterol68%
  • Depression68%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia43%

Hospitals where Asghar S. Hossain works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Asghar S. Hossain 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 Asghar S. Hossain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Asghar S. Hossain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bergen County Improvement Authority94 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Paramus

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

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Other clinicians in Bergen County Improvement Authority

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolChattanooga Medical College
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295824381
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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