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Orthopedic Surgery

Dennis J. Pfisterer, DO

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · Teaneck, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Dennis J. Pfisterer, DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 354 Old Hook Rd, Suite 102, Westwood, NJ 07675. Phone: (201) 358-0400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dennis J. Pfisterer had 522 Original Medicare patients and 2,991 services. NPI 1669795498. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 354 Old Hook Rd, Suite 102, Westwood, NJ 07675 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (201) 358‑0400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center
  • Group practice: Holy Name Primary Care and Specialty Associates PC
  • Medical school: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dennis J. Pfisterer, 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 Dennis J. Pfisterer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis J. Pfisterer 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 Dennis J. Pfisterer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 522 Original Medicare patients and 2,991 services for Dennis J. Pfisterer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dennis J. Pfisterer's NPI number?
1669795498. 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 Dennis J. Pfisterer, 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 patients522
Services billed to Medicare2,991
Different services or procedures115
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,008 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)400 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)318 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)293 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)162 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Dennis J. Pfisterer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis J. Pfisterer 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.

  • Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
  • Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310008

Practice locations

Addresses where Dennis J. Pfisterer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dennis J. Pfisterer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Holy Name Primary Care and Specialty Associates PC47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Westwood

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

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Other clinicians in Holy Name Primary Care and Specialty Associates PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669795498
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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