Physician Profile
Joseph A. Pollak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pollak
Based in Hoboken, NJ, Joseph A. Pollak, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — geriatric medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 1,074 services to 365 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 795-9909
- Email not available
Practice Locations
323 WASHINGTON ST
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric 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
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
- Spinal stenosis
Blood & Immunity
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & memory
- Mild cognitive impairment
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
Circulation & balance
- Fainting and syncope
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Hearing loss
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Diabetes
Eye health
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
Foot care
- Foot fungus
General Health
- Severe dehydration
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart health
- AFib
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
Kidney & Urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
Lung health
- COPD
Men's health
- Enlarged prostate
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin
- Bedsores
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Age spots and sun spots
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Sleep & nerves
- Restless legs syndrome
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Prostate exam
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
- Blood Pressure Check
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Heart health
- EKG
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Injections & Medications
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
Lung health
- Breathing Treatment
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Pain Management
- Joint injection or aspiration
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Speech and swallowing therapy
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,074 services · 365 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
379 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
167 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
158 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
90 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
51 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by t | Billing code | G0316 |
46 | |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
39 | |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
34 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allo | Billing code | G0181 |
26 | |
| Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | Office visit | 99496 |
24 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
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 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pollak specialize in?
Dr. Pollak is a family doctor in Hoboken, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pollak located?
Dr. Pollak is listed at 323 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pollak's phone number?
The number on file is (201) 795-9909. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pollak?
Dr. Pollak's National Provider Identifier is 1952335309. 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. Pollak go to medical school?
Dr. Pollak attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pollak have?
Dr. Pollak has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pollak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pollak the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pollak's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pollak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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