DR. JULES PLAFKER M.D.
NPI 1982647780
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Newark, NJ

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
201 LYONS AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112(973) 926-7307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Jules Plafker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JULES PLAFKER M.D. (NPI 1982647780) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA02573400) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1964).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982647780
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. JULES PLAFKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address201 LYONS AVENewark, NJ 07112-2027
Mailing Address19 Redcoat DrEast Brunswick, NJ 08816-2758 · (732) 257-4109
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1964
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2019
NPI 1982647780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in NJ · 25MA02573400
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

201 LYONS AVE, Newark, NJ 07112

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6926002NJ

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. Jules Plafker 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 ID3577533611
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040727001496
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Jersey City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310074
Location355 Grand StreetJersey City, NJ 07302 · Hudson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07112 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.

73.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality44.89
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.69

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

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Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology
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NEWARK, NJ 07112
Anesthesiology
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Anesthesiology
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982647780, enumerated as an "individual" on June 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 201 LYONS AVE NEWARK, NJ 07112 and the phone number is (973) 926-7307.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jules Plafker is affiliated with: JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER.