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- 29 E 29Th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
About Dr. Tolerico
Based in Bayonne, NJ, Christopher S. Tolerico, MD is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,066 services to 1,047 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, and emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. NPI 1982627451 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (856) 616-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
29 E 29TH ST
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency 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
Bites & Stings
- Spider or insect sting reaction
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerously low blood sugar
- Dangerous high blood sugar
Eye Care
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Women's Health
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Ectopic pregnancy
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Breathing & Airway
- Emergency intubation
- Breathing Treatment
Critical Care
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
- Blood transfusion
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
- Rapid blood work
- Lumbar puncture
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
- Emergency epinephrine injection
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,066 services · 1,047 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
106 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
15 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
220 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only | Treatment | 93042 |
32 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
420 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
146 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
74 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 emergency physicians in Bayonne 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Tolerico's specialty?
Dr. Tolerico is an emergency physician in Bayonne, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Tolerico?
Dr. Tolerico is listed at 29 E 29Th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Tolerico?
The number on file is (856) 616-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tolerico?
Dr. Tolerico's National Provider Identifier is 1982627451. 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
What is Dr. Tolerico's medical education?
Dr. Tolerico attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tolerico have?
Dr. Tolerico has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Tolerico known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tolerico performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of knee, 3 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and electrocardiogram 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Tolerico's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tolerico. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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