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DR. HAROLD GEORGE TEPLER M.D.
NPI 1073505376
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in North Bergen, NJ

Active since August 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
9225 KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE D, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047(201) 868-2849(201) 868-4190 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Harold George Tepler M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HAROLD GEORGE TEPLER M.D. (NPI 1073505376) is an individual gastroenterology provider in North Bergen, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA07093600) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palisades Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in North Bergen.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073505376
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. HAROLD GEORGE TEPLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address9225 KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE DNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-5322
Mailing Address8901 Kennedy Blvd Ste 5sNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-5345 · (201) 868-2849 · Fax (201) 868-4190
Phone(201) 868-2849
Fax(201) 868-4190
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1073505376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA07093600
Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

9225 KENNEDY BLVD, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18901 Kennedy Blvd Ste 5SNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-5345 · Phone (201) 868-2849 · Fax (201) 868-4190

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Harold George Tepler M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183521115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060627000157
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
134 services82 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
46 services46 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
34 services31 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
23 services23 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
22 services21 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Palisades Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Bergen, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310003
Location7600 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047 · Hudson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number310016
Location176 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07306 · Hudson County

Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hoboken, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number310040
Location308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030 · Hudson County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07047 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-Up Interval for Normal Colonoscopy in Average Risk Patients
Percentage of patients aged 50 to 75 years of age receiving a screening colonoscopy without biopsy or polypectomy who had a recommended follow-up interval of at least 10 years for repeat colonoscopy documented in their colonoscopy report
92%106 patients
Appropriate indication for colonoscopy
Percentage of colonoscopy procedures performed for an indication that is included in a published standard list of appropriate indications and the indication is documented
86%457 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Appropriate management of anticoagulation in the peri-procedural period rate - EGD
Percentage of patients undergoing an EGD on an anti-platelet agent or an anticoagulant who leave the endoscopy unit with instructions for management of this medication
84%70 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
37%375 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%73 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%476 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
83%931 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
NHCR4: Repeat screening or surveillance colonoscopy recommended within one year due to inadequate/poor bowel preparation
Percentage of patients recommended for repeat screening or surveillance colonoscopy within one year or less due to inadequate/poor bowel preparation quality
29%34 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%1,094 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
4%201 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%476 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
57%731 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
79%219 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
52%1,094 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,094 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THERAPRO-CORF, LLC
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF))
9225 KENNEDY BLVD
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2701
HUDSON THERAPY, LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
9225 KENNEDY BLVD
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2707
JESSICA L COFONE LSW
Social Worker
9225 KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE A
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2707
THERAPRO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL REHABILITATION, P.C.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
9225 KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE A
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2707
MYLEN ESTANISLAO
Physical Therapist
9225 KENNEDY BLVD
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2707
DR. JEFFREY MARK RASKIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9225 KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE D
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 868-2849
MRS. VALERIE CARNEY OT
Occupational Therapist
9225 KENNEDY BLVD
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 869-2707
SUMMIT MEDICAL ARTS ASSOCIATES, LLC
Internal Medicine
9225 KENNEDY BLVD
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Hudson County (201) 453-2800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Harold Tepler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harold Tepler is 1073505376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.

Where is Harold Tepler located?

Harold Tepler practices at 9225 Kennedy Blvd Suite D, North Bergen, NJ 07047. The listed phone number is (201) 868-2849.

What is Harold Tepler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Harold Tepler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harold Tepler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Harold Tepler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Harold Tepler as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Harold Tepler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Harold Tepler is affiliated with Palisades Medical Center, Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital and Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harold Tepler was last updated on December 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.