Joseph Fretta, MD
NPI 1538113626 · Specialist · West Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Fretta, MD is a Specialist provider in West Orange, NJ (NPI 1538113626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538113626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA04052700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
519 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 161 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 98 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $95 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 76 | $9 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 75 | $71 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 89 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 80 | 46 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 71 | 21 |
| Pentoxifylline | 54 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 54 | — |
| Alprazolam | 53 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 3 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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2008-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Fretta's NPI number?
- Joseph Fretta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538113626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Fretta's specialty?
- Joseph Fretta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Fretta located?
- Joseph Fretta's practice location on file with NPPES is 741 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-1174.
- What is Joseph Fretta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Fretta is (973) 243-2200.
- Does Joseph Fretta accept Medicare?
- Joseph Fretta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Fretta's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Fretta's NPI (1538113626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.