Quick answers
- Does Bassam Hajjar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam Hajjar 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 Bassam Hajjar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 481 Original Medicare patients and 4,079 services for Bassam Hajjar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam Hajjar's NPI number?
- 1316024946. 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 Bassam Hajjar, 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 | 481 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,079 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,400 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)385 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)346 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)283 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)99 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%
- Diabetes61%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Arthritis42%
Hospitals where Bassam Hajjar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bassam Hajjar 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.
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310076
- 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
- St Mary's General HospitalPassaic, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310006
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam Hajjar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 Main Ave, Suite 1bClifton, NJ 07011 (973) 689‑6700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bassam Hajjar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CarePoint Gastroenterology Center PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Clifton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clifton, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CarePoint Gastroenterology Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316024946 |
| 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