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 patients | 209 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,265 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- 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
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)177 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)100 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)75 services
- 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.
- Bergen New Bridge Medical CenterParamus, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310058
Practice locations
Addresses where Asghar S. Hossain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 230 E Ridegewood AveParamus, NJ 07652 (201) 967‑4000
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
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Paramus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paramus, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bergen County Improvement Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chattanooga Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295824381 |
| 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