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General Surgery

Karl W. Strom Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Holmdel, NJ · Montclair, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Karl W. Strom Jr., MD is a general surgeon at 123 Highland Ave, Suite 202, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. Phone: (973) 429-7600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl W. Strom Jr. had 132 Original Medicare patients and 225 services. NPI 1831249275. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl W. Strom Jr., 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 Karl W. Strom Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl W. Strom 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 Karl W. Strom Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Karl W. Strom Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl W. Strom Jr.'s NPI number?
1831249275. 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 Karl W. Strom 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 patients132
Services billed to Medicare225
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)72 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)37 services
  3. Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)13 services
  4. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)12 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Karl W. Strom Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl W. Strom 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karl W. Strom Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl W. Strom Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Montclair Surgical Associates PA5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Glen Ridge

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

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Other clinicians in Montclair Surgical Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831249275
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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