Quick answers
- Does Nirmala Saraf accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirmala Saraf 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 Nirmala Saraf see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 6,844 services for Nirmala Saraf. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nirmala Saraf's NPI number?
- 1518986538. 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 Nirmala Saraf, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,844 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)517 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)505 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)110 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)107 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%
- Diabetes68%
- Chronic kidney disease67%
- Heart failure53%
- Arthritis46%
Hospitals where Nirmala Saraf works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nirmala Saraf 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.
- Carewell Health Medical CenterEast Orange, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310083
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310076
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalMontclair, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310054
- Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterNewark, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310002
Practice locations
Addresses where Nirmala Saraf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 310 Central Ave, Suite 103East Orange, NJ 07018 (973) 395‑1500
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
Other oncologists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518986538 |
| 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