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 patients | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
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.
- CarePoint Health - Bayonne Medical CenterBayonne, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310025
- CarePoint Health-Hoboken University Medical CenterHoboken, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310040
- Saint Michael's Medical CenterNewark, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310096
Practice locations
Addresses where Prakash R. Paragi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 Central AveNewark, NJ 07102 (973) 877‑5300
- 142 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07306
- 150 Warren StJersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 309‑3000
- 29 E 29th StBayonne, NJ 07002 (201) 858‑5000
- 308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 418‑1000
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
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Garden State Healthcare Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598992380 |
| 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