Quick answers
- Does Carl J. Spivak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl J. Spivak 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 Carl J. Spivak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 1,782 services for Carl J. Spivak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl J. Spivak's NPI number?
- 1316042989. 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 Carl J. Spivak, 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,782 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)520 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)497 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)297 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)83 services
- Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (64493)51 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Carl J. Spivak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl J. Spivak 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.
- Ahs Hospital CorpHackettstown, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310115
- Garnet Health Medical CenterMiddletown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330126
- Newton Medical CenterNewton, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310028
- St Anthony Community HospitalWarwick, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330205
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl J. Spivak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2500 Morris Ave, Suite 220Union, NJ 07083 (732) 906‑9600
- 70 Hatfield Ln, Suite 201Goshen, NY 10924 (866) 590‑0601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl J. Spivak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Brain and Spine LLC126 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
- Neurologyalso
Other neurosurgeons in Union
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Union, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premier Brain and Spine LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316042989 |
| 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