Physician Profile
Jake Zarah, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zarah
Based in Closter, NJ, Jake Zarah, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Jake graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009. Jake is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jake provided 10,740 services to 1,184 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. NPI 1356585681 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
- (201) 784-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 VER VALEN ST
Closter, NJ 07624
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,740 services · 1,184 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
240 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
42 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope | Procedure | 29876 |
13 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of knee joint with drilling and or scraping of joint using an endoscope | Procedure | 29879 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
189 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
66 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
48 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
46 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Closter 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Zarah's specialty?
Dr. Zarah is an orthopedic surgeon in Closter, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Zarah?
Dr. Zarah is listed at 15 Ver Valen St, Closter, NJ 07624. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Zarah?
The number on file is (201) 784-6800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Zarah?
Dr. Zarah's National Provider Identifier is 1356585681. 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. Zarah's medical education?
Dr. Zarah attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Zarah have?
Dr. Zarah has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Zarah known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zarah performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle and removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Zarah's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zarah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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