Quick answers
- Does James L. Amato Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Amato Jr. 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 James L. Amato Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 913 Original Medicare patients and 2,827 services for James L. Amato Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Amato Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1720033426. 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 James L. Amato Jr., 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 | 913 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,827 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)961 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)511 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)488 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)370 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)198 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%
- Diabetes55%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Arthritis47%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where James L. Amato Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Amato Jr. 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.
- Clara Maass Medical CenterBelleville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310009
- Englewood Hospital and Medical CenterEnglewood, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310045
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalMontclair, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310054
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Amato Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Bay AveMontclair, NJ 07042 (973) 429‑6000
- 1 Clara Maass DrBelleville, NJ 07109 (973) 450‑2000
- 24 Elm StHarrington Park, NJ 07640 (201) 451‑1601
- 24 Elm St, Suite 203Harrington Park, NJ 07640 (201) 784‑0123
- 350 Engle S, 5th Fl Room 5518Englewood, NJ 07631 (201) 568‑5250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Amato Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Associates of Englewood PC540 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New Jersey →
Other cardiologists in Montclair
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Montclair, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Associates of Englewood PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720033426 |
| 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