Scott Aftel, M.D.
NPI 1790847028 · Psychiatry Physician · Seaside Park, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Aftel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Seaside Park, NJ (NPI 1790847028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790847028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA62189 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
756 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 357 | $99 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 354 | $77 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 45 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 202 | 26 |
| Clonazepam | 135 | 22 |
| Lorazepam | 115 | 13 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 85 | 17 |
| Risperidone | 78 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 77 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 77 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-14
- Last updated
- 2024-12-16
- Certified
- 2024-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Aftel's NPI number?
- Scott Aftel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790847028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Aftel's specialty?
- Scott Aftel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Aftel located?
- Scott Aftel's practice location on file with NPPES is 247 O St, Seaside Park, NJ 08752-1144.
- What is Scott Aftel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Aftel is (201) 437-9711.
- Does Scott Aftel accept Medicare?
- Scott Aftel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Aftel's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Aftel's NPI (1790847028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.