Jerald Katz, MD
NPI 1568479046 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerald Katz, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1568479046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568479046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56451 (MA)
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
19 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
696 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 333 | $92 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 123 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 66 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 49 | $58 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 43 | $141 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 163 | 59 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 84 | 58 |
| Cephalexin | 81 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 70 | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 31 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | — |
| Mupirocin | 19 | 18 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 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
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerald Katz's NPI number?
- Jerald Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568479046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerald Katz's specialty?
- Jerald Katz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerald Katz located?
- Jerald Katz's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 Hanover St, Fall River, MA 02720-5246.
- What is Jerald Katz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerald Katz is (508) 646-9525.
- Does Jerald Katz accept Medicare?
- Jerald Katz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerald Katz's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerald Katz's NPI (1568479046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.