Quick answers
- Does Joel I. Rakow accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel I. Rakow 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 Joel I. Rakow see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,834 Original Medicare patients and 3,651 services for Joel I. Rakow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel I. Rakow's NPI number?
- 1326021221. 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 Joel I. Rakow, 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 | 2,834 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,651 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)671 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)495 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)382 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (76700)279 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)241 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel I. Rakow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Metro Blvd, Suite 1aClifton, NJ 07014 (201) 488‑2660
- 30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601
- 30 S Newman StHackensack, NJ 07601
- 5 Marine View Plz, Suite 100Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 488‑2660
- 555 Kinderkamack RdOradell, NJ 07649 (201) 488‑2660
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel I. Rakow as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Century Imaging LLC61 clinicians in the group
- Hackensack Radiology Group PA48 clinicians in the group
- Imaging North LLC43 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Clifton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clifton, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Century Imaging LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326021221 |
| 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
- 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