Quick answers
- Where does James L. Amato see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Kearny, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James L. Amato's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James L. Amato accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Amato accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James L. Amato?
- (201) 991-4544, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James L. Amato's NPI number?
- 1689627267. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Amato is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 816 Kearny AveKearny, NJ 07032 (201) 991‑4544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Amato as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- West Hudson Pulmonary Associates Corpc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other cardiac surgeons in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1962 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689627267 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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