Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Hickey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Hickey 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 Joseph J. Hickey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 547 Original Medicare patients and 1,395 services for Joseph J. Hickey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Hickey's NPI number?
- 1639197239. 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 Joseph J. Hickey, 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 | 547 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,395 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)456 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)341 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)205 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)41 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)36 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Joseph J. Hickey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Hickey 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.
- Cooper University HospitalCamden, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310014
- Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390223
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Hickey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 506 BroadwayBayonne, NJ 07002 (201) 471‑7012
- 935 River Rd, Suite 301Edgewater, NJ 07020 (201) 471‑7012
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Hickey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Medical Care of New Jersey PC163 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bayonne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bayonne, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care of New Jersey PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| 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) | 1639197239 |
| 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