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- 30 Prospect Ave, Radiology Dept, Hackensack, NJ 07601
About Dr. Rakow
Joel I. Rakow, MD is a healthcare provider in Hackensack, NJ specializing in diagnostic radiology. Joel trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 3,050 services to 2,961 patients. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue. This provider record is associated with NPI 1326021221.
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
- (000) 000-0000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
30 PROSPECT AVE RADIOLOGY DEPT
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,050 services · 2,961 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
653 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
461 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
364 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
268 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
199 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
118 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
86 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
83 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
81 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
63 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 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 radiologists in Hackensack 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rakow?
Dr. Rakow is a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rakow's address?
Dr. Rakow is listed at 30 Prospect Ave Radiology Dept, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rakow?
The number on file is (000) 000-0000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rakow?
Dr. Rakow's National Provider Identifier is 1326021221. 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. Rakow train?
Dr. Rakow attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rakow have?
Dr. Rakow has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rakow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rakow performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rakow's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rakow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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