Quick answers
- Does Vassilios Tsafos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vassilios Tsafos 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 Vassilios Tsafos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 190 services for Vassilios Tsafos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vassilios Tsafos's NPI number?
- 1902195217. 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 Vassilios Tsafos, 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 190 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)23 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)22 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)14 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)14 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%
- Arthritis73%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Vassilios Tsafos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vassilios Tsafos 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.
- Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
Practice locations
Addresses where Vassilios Tsafos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 (954) 939‑5000
- 718 Teaneck RdTeaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 833‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vassilios Tsafos as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Jersey Healthcare Specialists PC561 clinicians in the group
- Holy Name Anesthesia Partners29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Hackensack
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Jersey Healthcare Specialists PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902195217 |
| 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