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- 375 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
About Dr. Lopes
Based in West Orange, NJ, Joao A. Lopes, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Joao cared for 408 Medicare patients across 435 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1043268378 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
- (973) 731-7707
- Email not available
Practice Locations
375 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE
West Orange, NJ 07052
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Adrenal gland removal
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
435 services · 408 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
32 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
29 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
26 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
18 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
71 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
42 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
41 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
30 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
22 | As often as other peers in 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.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 general surgeons in West Orange 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 7
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joao A. Lopes's specialty?
Joao A. Lopes is a general surgeon in West Orange, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joao A. Lopes?
Joao A. Lopes is listed at 375 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joao A. Lopes?
The number on file is (973) 731-7707. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joao A. Lopes's NPI number?
Joao A. Lopes's National Provider Identifier is 1043268378. 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 Joao A. Lopes's education?
Joao A. Lopes attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joao A. Lopes been practicing?
Joao A. Lopes has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joao A. Lopes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joao A. Lopes performs procedures including repair of groin hernia using an endoscope, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joao A. Lopes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joao A. Lopes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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