James Amato, MD
NPI 1720033426 · Specialist · Glen Ridge, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Amato, MD is a Specialist provider in Glen Ridge, NJ (NPI 1720033426).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720033426
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA061894 (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
2,726 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 961 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 511 | $143 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 378 | $74 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 370 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 198 | $131 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 732 | 276 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 592 | 202 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 487 | 184 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 341 | 100 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 278 | 105 |
| Losartan Potassium | 245 | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$491 across 20 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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2010-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Amato's NPI number?
- James Amato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720033426, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Amato's specialty?
- James Amato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Amato located?
- James Amato's practice location on file with NPPES is 946 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1308.
- What is James Amato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Amato is (973) 743-1121.
- Does James Amato accept Medicare?
- James Amato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Amato's NPI active?
- Yes — James Amato's NPI (1720033426) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.