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Gastroenterology

Shalom Frager, MD

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Shalom Frager, MD is a gastroenterologist at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (201) 710-2768. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shalom Frager had 103 Original Medicare patients and 144 services. NPI 1740523125. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (201) 710‑2768
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shalom Frager, 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 Shalom Frager accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalom Frager 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 Shalom Frager see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Shalom Frager. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shalom Frager's NPI number?
1740523125. 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 Shalom Frager, 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 patients103
Services billed to Medicare144
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)26 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18 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 cholesterol69%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Chronic kidney disease41%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Heart failure40%

Hospitals where Shalom Frager works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shalom Frager 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.

Practice locations

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

  • 20 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601
  • 30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601
  • 360 Essex StHackensack, NJ 07601
  • 360 Essex St, Suite 303Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 710‑2768

Group practices

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

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in New Jersey →

Other gastroenterologists in Hackensack

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

All gastroenterologists in Hackensack →

Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

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 year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740523125
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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