Jacob Scutaru, MD
NPI 1497195515 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lakewood, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Scutaru, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lakewood, NJ (NPI 1497195515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497195515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA11825900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure33% of score
12 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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 78 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 66 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 59 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 45 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | 36 | 15 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 2 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
- 2013-07-03
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Scutaru's NPI number?
- Jacob Scutaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497195515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Scutaru's specialty?
- Jacob Scutaru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jacob Scutaru located?
- Jacob Scutaru's practice location on file with NPPES is 1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701-1242.
- What is Jacob Scutaru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Scutaru is (732) 364-6666.
- Does Jacob Scutaru accept Medicare?
- Jacob Scutaru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Scutaru's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Scutaru's NPI (1497195515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.