Physician Profile
Russell S. Golkow, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Golkow
Russell S. Golkow, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Jersey City, NJ. Russell is a 1977 graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Russell is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Russell cared for 267 Medicare patients across 289 services. The services billed most often include complete ultrasound scan of abdomen, ct scan of face without contrast, and complete ultrasound scan of pelvis. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972540862.
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
- (201) 795-8411
- Email not available
Practice Locations
142 PALISADE AVE RADIOLOGY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Jersey City, NJ 07306
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
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
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
289 services · 267 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
114 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
58 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
34 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
13 | Less 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists 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 radiologists in Jersey City 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Golkow?
Dr. Golkow is a radiologist in Jersey City, 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. Golkow's address?
Dr. Golkow is listed at 142 Palisade Ave Radiology Professional Association, Jersey City, NJ 07306. 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. Golkow?
The number on file is (201) 795-8411. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Golkow's NPI number?
Dr. Golkow's National Provider Identifier is 1972540862. 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. Golkow train?
Dr. Golkow attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Golkow been practicing?
Dr. Golkow has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Golkow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Golkow performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan of abdomen and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Golkow confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Golkow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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