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General Surgery

Prakash R. Paragi, MD

Works at hospitals in Bayonne, NJ · Hoboken, NJ · Newark, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Prakash R. Paragi, MD is a general surgeon at 111 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone: (973) 877-5300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Prakash R. Paragi had 17 Original Medicare patients and 42 services. NPI 1598992380. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Prakash R. Paragi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Prakash R. Paragi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prakash R. Paragi 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 Prakash R. Paragi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Prakash R. Paragi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Prakash R. Paragi's NPI number?
1598992380. 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 Prakash R. Paragi, 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 patients17
Services billed to Medicare42
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients65

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%
  • Diabetes65%

Hospitals where Prakash R. Paragi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prakash R. Paragi 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Prakash R. Paragi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Prakash R. Paragi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Garden State Healthcare Associates LLC170 clinicians in the group
  • Central Avenue Professional Services, PC47 clinicians in the group
  • New Jersey Medical and Health Associates, LLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Newark

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Garden State Healthcare Associates LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598992380
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians