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Neurology

Dorothea Altschul, MD

Works at hospitals in Paramus, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dorothea Altschul, MD (Neurology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Paramus, NJ. NPI 1740323138. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dorothea Altschul, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
25Years since medical school (graduated 2001)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey, P.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Dorothea Altschul work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Dorothea Altschul at 1 hospital: Valley Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Dorothea Altschul see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Ridgewood, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Dorothea Altschul's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Radiology.
Does Dorothea Altschul accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorothea Altschul 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 Dorothea Altschul?
(201) 327-8600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Dorothea Altschul's NPI number?
1740323138. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Dorothea Altschul works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dorothea Altschul at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dorothea Altschul is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dorothea Altschul as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey, P.C.42 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Ridgewood

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740323138
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians