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DEBRA ZHARNEST MD
NPI 1790274520
Pediatrics in Newark, NJ

Active since May 07, 2018PECOS Enrolled
150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-5139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2021, May 7, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Debra Zharnest Md NPPES

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

DEBRA ZHARNEST MD (NPI 1790274520) is an individual pediatrics provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10790400) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790274520
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDEBRA ZHARNESTCredential: MD
Location Address150 BERGEN STNewark, NJ 07103-2496
Mailing Address185 S Orange Ave # Msbe-609Newark, NJ 07103-2757 · (973) 972-9438
Phone(973) 972-5139
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1790274520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10790400
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 207PP0204X · License 25MA10790400 (NJ)
150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Debra Zharnest Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Debra Zharnest reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
0.2 mi
Surgery
90 BERGEN ST
Newark, NJ 07103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639189236 (973) 972-5045
Rutgers Health-Rwj Primary Medicine Group
22 mi
Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659475283 (732) 828-3000
Rutgers Health-Rwj Primary Medicine Group
22 mi
Pediatrics
1 WORLDS FAIR DR
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Rutgers Health Rwj Primary Care Institute
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497867410 (732) 743-5437

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MR. ARIEL LIPPA, LPC, LCADC, NCC.
Counselor (Professional)
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
GABRIEL HANNA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (201) 397-5249
ADRIANA NOEMI GONZALEZ MD
Emergency Medicine
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
DR. SAFIA ANSARI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
MERRY ZHAI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
HEATHER WANG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
KOPAL BANSAL MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300
ADRIENNE-VYOLET BALK MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
150 BERGEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-4300

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 Debra Zharnest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Zharnest is 1790274520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2018.

Where is Debra Zharnest located?

Debra Zharnest practices at 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103. The listed phone number is (973) 972-5139.

What is Debra Zharnest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Debra Zharnest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Zharnest is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Debra Zharnest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Zharnest reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc (Newark, NJ), Rutgers Health-Rwj Primary Medicine Group (New Brunswick, NJ) and Rutgers Health-Rwj Primary Medicine Group (Somerset, NJ). Each 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 Debra Zharnest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Debra Zharnest accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Debra Zharnest 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Debra Zharnest was last updated on November 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.