Meir Dershowitz, PA
NPI 1316121049 · Physician Assistant · Lyndhurst, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meir Dershowitz, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Lyndhurst, NJ (NPI 1316121049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316121049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00177300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 607 | 186 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 471 | 122 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 364 | 99 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 288 | 65 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 257 | 72 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 240 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,203 across 102 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
- 2007-12-17
- Last updated
- 2015-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meir Dershowitz's NPI number?
- Meir Dershowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316121049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meir Dershowitz's specialty?
- Meir Dershowitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Meir Dershowitz located?
- Meir Dershowitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 612 Rutherford Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-1217.
- What is Meir Dershowitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meir Dershowitz is (201) 460-0063.
- Does Meir Dershowitz accept Medicare?
- Meir Dershowitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meir Dershowitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Meir Dershowitz's NPI (1316121049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.