Richards Afonja, MD
NPI 1255300141 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Clifton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richards Afonja, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Clifton, NJ (NPI 1255300141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255300141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA61127 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,264 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 621 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 405 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 248 | $140 |
| 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'SG2211 | 234 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $92 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Eltrombopag Olaminebrand: Promacta | 203 | 27 |
| Zoledronic Acid | 114 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 88 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 41 |
| Azithromycin | 75 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 73 | 41 |
| Anastrozole | 66 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,573 across 84 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2013-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richards Afonja's NPI number?
- Richards Afonja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255300141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richards Afonja's specialty?
- Richards Afonja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richards Afonja located?
- Richards Afonja's practice location on file with NPPES is 476 Colfax Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013-1624.
- What is Richards Afonja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richards Afonja is (973) 594-7977.
- Does Richards Afonja accept Medicare?
- Richards Afonja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richards Afonja's NPI active?
- Yes — Richards Afonja's NPI (1255300141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.