Geoffrey Pelz, M.D.
NPI 1457503237 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Geoffrey Pelz, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1457503237).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457503237
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD432668 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 25MA09380600 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
135 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 39 | $66 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 23 | $97 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 17 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $252 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 5 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
- 2008-10-13
- Last updated
- 2013-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Geoffrey Pelz's NPI number?
- Geoffrey Pelz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457503237, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Geoffrey Pelz's specialty?
- Geoffrey Pelz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Geoffrey Pelz located?
- Geoffrey Pelz's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914.
- What is Geoffrey Pelz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Geoffrey Pelz is (551) 996-4218.
- Does Geoffrey Pelz accept Medicare?
- Geoffrey Pelz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Geoffrey Pelz's NPI active?
- Yes — Geoffrey Pelz's NPI (1457503237) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.