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Hematology/Oncology

Joshua Kra, MD

Works at hospitals in Newark, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Joshua Kra, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103. Phone: (973) 972-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua Kra had 86 Original Medicare patients and 211 services. NPI 1700185691. 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: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (973) 972‑9000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University Hospital
  • Group practice: University Physician Associates of New Jersey Inc
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua Kra, 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 Joshua Kra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Kra 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 Joshua Kra see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for Joshua Kra. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua Kra's NPI number?
1700185691. 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 Joshua Kra, 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 patients86
Services billed to Medicare211
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)87 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)15 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)11 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 cholesterol72%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%

Hospitals where Joshua Kra works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Kra 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.

  • The University HospitalNewark, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310119

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua Kra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Kra as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physician Associates of New Jersey Inc378 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Hematology/Oncology doctors in New Jersey →

Other hematologist-oncologists in Newark

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

All hematologist-oncologists in Newark →

Other clinicians in University Physician Associates of New Jersey Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700185691
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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