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COLUMBIA DOCTORS OF NEW JERSEY, P. C.
NPI 1144459991
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Ridgewood, NJ

Active since July 14, 2009
223 N VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450(201) 346-7052 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2022, Mar 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. NPPES

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

COLUMBIA DOCTORS OF NEW JERSEY, P. C. (NPI 1144459991) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Ridgewood, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. The organization lists Craig R Smith, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144459991
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA DOCTORS OF NEW JERSEY, P. C.
Location Address223 N VAN DIEN AVERidgewood, NJ 07450-2726
Mailing Address400 Kelby St, 7th FloorFort Lee, NJ 07024-2943 · (201) 346-7102 · Fax (201) 346-7120
Phone(201) 346-7052
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCraig R SmithPresident · (201) 346-7102
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1144459991 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA8127100
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
223 N VAN DIEN AVE, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

149

Medicare enrollment records show 149 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 25

Nurse Practitioner25
Neurosurgery20
Orthopedic Surgery18
General Surgery11
Pediatric Medicine11
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)9
Gastroenterology7
Thoracic Surgery6
17 other specialties42

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 149
David Solowiejczyk, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1073582367
205 ROBIN RD SUITE 100
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-0026
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Steven Lee-Kong, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
NPI 1134353592
20 PROSPECT AVE STE 404
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(551) 996-4371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Ana Kurashvili
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710843644
87 BERDAN AVE STE 3
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 692-9780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Saurabh Kapoor, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
NPI 1235376864
350 ENGLE ST
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 894-3690
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.8 mi
Paul Gaglio, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1376583492
DOCTORS OFFICE CENTER 90 BERGEN STREET SUITE 4500
Newark, NJ 07631
(973) 972-5252
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.1 mi
Maureen Gill-Higgins, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952940132
516 ROUTE 303
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(855) 756-2496
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.3 mi
Thomas Bottiglieri, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1669496469
500 GRAND AVE STE 101
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-4445
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.6 mi
Yael Simpser, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023895620
143 BENNETT AVE APT 3P
New York, NY 10040
(310) 497-0376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Andrew Chan, MD
Neurosurgery
NPI 1962820589
5141 BROADWAY
New York, NY 10034
(510) 589-9720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Ronald Lehman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1528007358
5141 BROADWAY
New York, NY 10034
(212) 932-5067
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Rachael Benson, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1689094799
710 W 168TH ST FL 7
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-1742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Michael Argenziano, M.D.
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1922042332
177 FORT WASHINGTON AVE 7-435 G.N.
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-5888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Isaac George, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1457430837
177 FORT WASHINGTON AVE MHB 7-435
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-4134
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Philip Green, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1275675027
177 FT WASHINGTN AVE
New York, NY 10032
(212) 342-3616
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Hautien Liou, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1801231055
177 FORT WASHINGTON AVE # 7GS
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-5970
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Thomas Imahiyerobo, M.D.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
NPI 1144473117
177 FORT WASHINGTON AVE MHB-7-313
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-3038
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Rachel Bijou, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
NPI 1225115082
173 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-4600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
David Weiner, MD
Urology
NPI 1013941673
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE 11TH FLOOR
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-0114
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Cary Aarons, MD
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
NPI 1104024462
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
New York, NY 10032
(212) 342-1155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Emily Slater, M.D.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
NPI 1346534567
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 6
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-6936
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
See all 149 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. is 1144459991. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2009.

Where is Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. located?

Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. is located at 223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The listed phone number is (201) 346-7052.

What is Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 149 clinicians in 25 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (25), Neurosurgery (20) and Orthopedic Surgery (18). Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Columbia Doctors Of New Jersey, P. C. was last updated on January 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.