Physician Profile
Joel S. Nizin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nizin
Joel S. Nizin, M.D. practices colon & rectal surgery in Ridgewood, NJ. Joel is a 1978 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 576 services to 567 patients. The services billed most often include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972599025.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (201) 689-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1124 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 202
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
576 services · 567 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
97 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
66 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
171 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal 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 |
49 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other colorectal surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joel S. Nizin specialize in?
Joel S. Nizin is a colorectal surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Joel S. Nizin located?
Joel S. Nizin is listed at 1124 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 202, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joel S. Nizin's phone number?
The number on file is (201) 689-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel S. Nizin?
Joel S. Nizin's National Provider Identifier is 1972599025. 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 Joel S. Nizin train?
Joel S. Nizin attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel S. Nizin have?
Joel S. Nizin has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joel S. Nizin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel S. Nizin performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joel S. Nizin's profile verified?
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