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Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1981)

452 OLD HOOK ROAD 2ND FLOOR
EMERSON, NJ 07630

(201) 666-3900

Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD is a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD is affiliated with Pascack Valley Medical Group.

Office Locations

452 OLD HOOK ROAD 2ND FLOOR
EMERSON, NJ 07630

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In The News

“Says my gastro guy, Dr. Ira Zucker of Bergen County, NJ: "This isn't elective surgery.”—"A pain in the rear, but it 'beats a month of chemo'", New York Post, November 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	402
diabetes management	38
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	795
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
lab tests	733
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	344
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	151
thyroid function tests	153
vaccines	76

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	394
diabetes management	35
diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	806
gastrointestinal procedures	249
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lab tests	442
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	333
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	169
thyroid function tests	60
vaccines	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	92
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	382
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	752
gastrointestinal procedures	164
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lab tests	211
minimally invasive procedures	164
preventive care	183
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130
thyroid function tests	14
vaccines	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	91
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	308
diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	750
gastrointestinal procedures	189
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	189
preventive care	212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145
vaccines	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	206
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2016 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	309
diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	653
gastrointestinal procedures	180
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	180
preventive care	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139
vaccines	58

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	89
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2017 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	313
diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	718
gastrointestinal procedures	181
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	181
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
vaccines	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	92
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2018 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	285
diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	672
gastrointestinal procedures	166
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	166
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	152
vaccines	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	80
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	53
diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	530
gastrointestinal procedures	163
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	163
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133
vaccines	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	387
gastrointestinal procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	111
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89
vaccines	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	56
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2021 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	208
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	472
gastrointestinal procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	111
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95
vaccines	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2022 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	233
diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	489
gastrointestinal procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	127
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	61
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ during 2023 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	208
diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	503
gastrointestinal procedures	149
minimally invasive procedures	149
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	126

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	57
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in EMERSON, NJ were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

blood draw	265
diabetes management	36
diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	627
gastrointestinal procedures	167
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lab tests	351
minimally invasive procedures	167
preventive care	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133
thyroid function tests	75
vaccines	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	384
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	152
85 and over	68
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	181

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pascack Valley Medical Group

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Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in EMERSON, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ira I. Zucker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$446 XIFAXAN $258	Uceris $185	XIFAXANIBSD $4
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$434 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $299	Moviprep $120	Relistor $15
Amgen Inc.	$361 Repatha $175	Prolia $118	Enbrel $55	$12
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$237 REBYOTA $152	PREPOPIK $36	CLENPIQ $27	Cimzia $21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$222 INVOKANA $119	XARELTO $103
Other	$2,609 PRALUENT $248	ENTYVIO $193	Humira $185	Overstitch and or LapBand $154	Signia $110	Other $1,720

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,265
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Ira Zucker is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. He attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. Dr. Zucker has received the distinction of Bergen County Super Doctors. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in EMERSON, NJ.