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DR. SESSINE NAJJAR M.D.
NPI 1497862429
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Clifton, NJ

Active since August 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 31D2091882 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
975 CLIFTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013(973) 778-8666(973) 778-7559 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Sessine Najjar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SESSINE NAJJAR M.D. (NPI 1497862429) is an individual infectious disease provider in Clifton, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA03433300) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 19, 2027, and is affiliated with St Mary's General Hospital.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497862429
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. SESSINE NAJJARCredential: M.D.
Location Address975 CLIFTON AVEClifton, NJ 07013-2722
Mailing Address975 Clifton AveClifton, NJ 07013-2722 · (973) 778-8666 · Fax (973) 778-7559
Phone(973) 778-8666
Fax(973) 778-7559
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1497862429 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA03433300
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 25MA03433300 (NJ)
975 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07013
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0507903NJ

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sessine Najjar 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 ID1759377765
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040423001222
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 31D2091882

Sessine Najjar, MD, LLC · Clifton, NJ
Active · expires Feb 19, 2027
CLIA Number31D2091882
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSessine Najjar
Laboratory Phone(973) 778-8666
Laboratory LocationSessine Najjar, MD, LLC975 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

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.

Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg J0878
Daptomycin is an antibiotic injection used to treat severe bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying. The 1 mg dosage refers to the amount of daptomycin in each injection. It's administered by healthcare professionals.
51,250 services11 patients
Injection, meropenem, 100 mg J2185
Meropenem is an antibiotic injected into a vein to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication works by stopping the growth of bacteria. The 100 mg dosage refers to the strength of the medicine. It's typically administered by a healthcare professional.
2,310 services12 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
1,138 services35 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
949 services77 patients
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc J7050
An infusion of normal saline solution, 250 cc, involves administering a sterile saltwater solution into your body through a vein, usually in your arm. This helps to replenish fluids, maintain hydration, and balance electrolytes in your body.
510 services35 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.
367 services137 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Mary's General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Passaic, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number310006
Location350 BoulevardPassaic, NJ 07055 · Passaic County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07013 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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
6%53 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
6%131 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
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
17%29 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
21%29 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
3%29 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
66%233 patients1/55-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.
100%345 patients5/55-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
64%127 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
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%233 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
56%225 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
99%482 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers18 claims40 services$3.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

PARTHIV V RAVAL,MD LLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 614-9700
GABRIEL KARKENNY
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 778-8666
JOE ELIAS NAJJAR MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 778-8666
LEORI C. QUINTOS PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Specialist
975 CLIFTON AVE, SUITE 2
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 773-9990
SABAH VAROQUA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 778-8666
SESSINE NAJJAR MD LLC
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 778-8666
DR. OM P GANDHI M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 471-9116
DR. SUSHMA GANDHI M.D.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
975 CLIFTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
Passaic County (973) 471-5908

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 Sessine Najjar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sessine Najjar is 1497862429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2006.

Where is Sessine Najjar located?

Sessine Najjar practices at 975 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013. The listed phone number is (973) 778-8666.

What is Sessine Najjar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Sessine Najjar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sessine Najjar 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.

Does Sessine Najjar hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 31D2091882) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Sessine Najjar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Sessine Najjar 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 Sessine Najjar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sessine Najjar is affiliated with St Mary's General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sessine Najjar was last updated on April 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.