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Endocrinology

Joseph G. Birnbaum, MD

Works at hospitals in Toms River, NJ · Neptune, NJ · Lakewood, NJ … · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Joseph G. Birnbaum, MD is an endocrinologist at 10 Kettle Creek Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753. Phone: (732) 255-2100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph G. Birnbaum had 984 Original Medicare patients and 5,181 services. NPI 1669417788. 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 Joseph G. Birnbaum, 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 Joseph G. Birnbaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph G. Birnbaum 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 G. Birnbaum see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 984 Original Medicare patients and 5,181 services for Joseph G. Birnbaum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph G. Birnbaum's NPI number?
1669417788. 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 G. Birnbaum, 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 patients984
Services billed to Medicare5,181
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,912 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,401 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,356 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)128 services
  5. Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)97 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease69%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%

Hospitals where Joseph G. Birnbaum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph G. Birnbaum 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 Joseph G. Birnbaum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669417788
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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