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- 865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ 07065
About Dr. Gistrak
Michael A. Gistrak, MD is a specialist practicing in Rahway, NJ. Michael trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1990. Michael is also listed as specializing in pathology and anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 2,511 Medicare patients across 7,026 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report. This provider record is associated with NPI 1396793972.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (732) 499-6139
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Practice Locations
865 STONE ST
Rahway, NJ 07065
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,026 services · 2,511 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
3,813 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
1,293 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
1,232 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
198 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
180 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
75 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
54 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
50 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
41 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
32 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
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 specialists at this location 3
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 specialists in Rahway 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gistrak?
Dr. Gistrak is a specialist in Rahway, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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What is Dr. Gistrak's address?
Dr. Gistrak is listed at 865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ 07065. 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. Gistrak?
The number on file is (732) 499-6139. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gistrak's NPI number?
Dr. Gistrak's National Provider Identifier is 1396793972. 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. Gistrak train?
Dr. Gistrak attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gistrak been practicing?
Dr. Gistrak has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Gistrak perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gistrak 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
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