Physician Profile
Vivian K. Bethala, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bethala
Vivian K. Bethala, MD is a specialist practicing in Emerson, NJ. According to Medicare claims data, Vivian cared for 1,331 Medicare patients across 2,210 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (201) 261-1005
- Email not available
Practice Locations
466 OLD HOOK RD SUITE 9
Emerson, NJ 07630
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,210 services · 1,331 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
168 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
96 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
66 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
56 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
28 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
19 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43246 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
30 | Less 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 4
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.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Other 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bethala's specialty?
Dr. Bethala is a specialist in Emerson, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bethala?
Dr. Bethala is listed at 466 Old Hook Rd Suite 9, Emerson, NJ 07630. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bethala?
The number on file is (201) 261-1005. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bethala's NPI number?
Dr. Bethala's National Provider Identifier is 1235191800. 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
What is Dr. Bethala's medical education?
Dr. Bethala attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bethala been practicing?
Dr. Bethala has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bethala known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bethala performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bethala confirmed this information?
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