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- 663 Palisade Avenue, Suite 101, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
About Dr. Chouake
Benjamin Chouake, MD practices internal medicine in Cliffside Park, NJ. Benjamin is a 1981 graduate of State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 4,188 Medicare patients across 6,486 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891804654.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (201) 917-2246
- Email not available
Practice Locations
663 PALISADE AVENUE SUITE 101
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,486 services · 4,188 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
988 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
269 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
41 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
820 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
670 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
669 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
466 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
402 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
374 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
219 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Cliffside Park 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chouake specialize in?
Dr. Chouake is an internist in Cliffside Park, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chouake located?
Dr. Chouake is listed at 663 Palisade Avenue Suite 101, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chouake's phone number?
The number on file is (201) 917-2246. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chouake's NPI number?
Dr. Chouake's National Provider Identifier is 1891804654. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Chouake go to medical school?
Dr. Chouake attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chouake been practicing?
Dr. Chouake has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chouake do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chouake performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chouake confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chouake. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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