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DR. JOSE A CONTRERAS MD NPI 1558300145


NPI Information

NPI: 1558300145
Provider Name: DR. JOSE A CONTRERAS, MD
Classification: Family Medicine - 207QH0002X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Organization: HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP PC

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
20 PROSPECT AVE
SUITE 602
HACKENSACK, NJ
ZIP 07601
Phone: (201) 996-2442
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DR. Jose A Contreras, MD is a hospice and palliative medicine family medicine in Hackensack, NJ with 25 years of experience. The provider is a family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care. DR. Jose A Contreras, MD NPI is 1558300145. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

20 PROSPECT AVE
SUITE 602
HACKENSACK, NJ
ZIP 07601-997
Phone: (201) 996-2442

The NPI 1558300145 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/6/2006 and was last updated on 4/11/2019.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207QH0002XFamily MedicineHospice and Palliative Medicine25MA07925200NEW JERSEYYes
2208VP0000XPain MedicinePain Medicine25MA07925200NEW JERSEYNo

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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