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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: August 16, 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 Newark Beth Israel 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
Phone(973) 926-7307
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
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6926002NJ

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. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report 86077
Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310002
Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

DR. KEITH MICHAEL SPELLMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-7960
DR. LARISSA SOPHIA DUDLEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
201 LYONS AVE, SUITE D11
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-6671
WAQAS BARI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (800) 843-2384
ERIKA YESENIA PINEDA MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-7000
CASEY YEONJOO CHO APN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-6938
KARLINA NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-7000
GARY LAYTON DDS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 926-7642
DR. ALEXIS LORDI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 LYONS AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
Essex County (973) 900-4855

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 Jules Plafker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jules Plafker is 1982647780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Jules Plafker located?

Jules Plafker practices at 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112. The listed phone number is (973) 926-7307.

What is Jules Plafker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Jules Plafker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jules Plafker 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.

Is Jules Plafker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jules Plafker is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jules Plafker was last updated on August 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.