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Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR), Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1986)

30 Prospect Avenue Radiology Department
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD is a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD is affiliated with NEW CENTURY IMAGING LLC, HACKENSACK RADIOLOGY GROUP PA and IMAGING NORTH, LLC.

Office Locations

30 Prospect Avenue Radiology Department
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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In The News

“Dr. Levat referred MaryBeth to John DeMeritt, M.D., an interventional radiologist with Hackensack and an expert in vascular embolization procedures.”—"Life-Changing Medicine - Hackensack University Medical Center, Pregnancy, Women's Health - Hackensack Meridian Health", NBC New York, September 2018

“"It can affect fertility which may be important for younger men with BPH, and there tend to be upper size limits for the minimally invasive therapies," Dr. John DeMeritt, Hackensack University...”—"New Procedure Could Provide Relief For Men Suffering From An Enlarged Prostate", CBS News, April 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

creatinine blood test

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD performed more creatinine blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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:

By Affordability:

arm X-ray

limited abdominal ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD performed more brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arm X-ray, and limited abdominal ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal CT scan

cervical spine CT scan

chest CT scan

pelvic CT scan

pelvis X-ray

retroperitoneal ultrasound

thoracic imaging

videofluoroscopic swallow study

In 2012, Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD had a list price for abdominal CT scan, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, chest CT scan, pelvic CT scan, pelvis X-ray, retroperitoneal ultrasound, thoracic (chest) imaging, and videofluoroscopic swallow study (modified barium swallow) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	146
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	880
catheterization	93
CT scan	1078
diagnostic procedures	11
hip imaging	60
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	294
musculoskeletal imaging	87
neck imaging	49
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	154
spinal procedures	213
thoracic (chest) imaging	1856
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13
thoracostomy	13
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	1966

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	145
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	771
catheterization	124
CT scan	910
diagnostic procedures	24
hip imaging	25
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	345
musculoskeletal imaging	38
neck imaging	56
pelvic imaging	144
pleural drainage	39
spinal procedures	220
thoracic (chest) imaging	957
thoracostomy	24
vascular procedures	33
X-rays	970

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1014
Female	1198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1785
Black	114
Hispanic	226
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	731
From 75 to 84	769
85 and over	447
Less than 65	265

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	141
aspiration	13
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	642
catheterization	153
CT scan	738
diagnostic procedures	36
hip imaging	44
lab tests	43
minimally invasive procedures	57
minor procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	255
musculoskeletal imaging	57
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	160
pleural drainage	51
spinal procedures	164
thoracic (chest) imaging	1221
thoracostomy	38
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	1316

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	967
Female	1183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1692
Black	132
Hispanic	223
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	692
85 and over	494
Less than 65	246

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	150
aspiration	23
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	825
catheterization	137
CT scan	1019
diagnostic procedures	11
hip imaging	35
lab tests	54
minimally invasive procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	404
musculoskeletal imaging	87
neck imaging	45
pelvic imaging	171
pleural drainage	51
spinal procedures	325
thoracic (chest) imaging	1113
thoracostomy	28
vascular procedures	21
X-rays	1207

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2298
Female	2744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3992
Black	268
Hispanic	484
Asian	206
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1804
From 75 to 84	1696
85 and over	998
Less than 65	544

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	134
aspiration	17
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	688
catheterization	143
CT scan	826
lab tests	45
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	334
musculoskeletal imaging	42
neck imaging	32
pelvic imaging	138
pleural drainage	37
spinal procedures	216
thoracic (chest) imaging	1164
thoracostomy	20
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	1189

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	988
Female	1260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1742
Black	137
Hispanic	243
Asian	77
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	841
From 75 to 84	695
85 and over	484
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	175
aspiration	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	723
catheterization	100
CT scan	864
diagnostic procedures	14
lab tests	38
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	334
musculoskeletal imaging	94
neck imaging	25
pelvic imaging	150
pleural drainage	43
spinal procedures	261
thoracic (chest) imaging	1512
thoracostomy	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	1650

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1216
Female	1637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2037
Black	133
Hispanic	512
Asian	101
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	986
From 75 to 84	931
85 and over	689
Less than 65	247

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2018 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	207
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	715
catheterization	52
CT scan	971
lab tests	70
minimally invasive procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	427
musculoskeletal imaging	44
neck imaging	54
pelvic imaging	209
pleural drainage	23
spinal procedures	257
thoracic (chest) imaging	148
thoracostomy	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1192
Female	1371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1854
Black	108
Hispanic	428
Asian	109
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	870
From 75 to 84	838
85 and over	596
Less than 65	259

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2019 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	98
aspiration	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	564
CT scan	703
lab tests	51
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	318
musculoskeletal imaging	55
neck imaging	43
pelvic imaging	105
pleural drainage	32
spinal procedures	240
thoracic (chest) imaging	80
thoracostomy	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	95

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	969
Female	1256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1531
Black	103
Hispanic	442
Asian	88
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	735
From 75 to 84	787
85 and over	515
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2020 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	102
aspiration	13
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	578
CT scan	715
lab tests	46
minimally invasive procedures	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	261
musculoskeletal imaging	60
neck imaging	27
pelvic imaging	107
pleural drainage	30
spinal procedures	184
thoracic (chest) imaging	86
thoracostomy	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	972
Female	1073

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1381
Black	103
Hispanic	416
Asian	90
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	717
From 75 to 84	710
85 and over	418
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2021 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	200
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	866
CT scan	1050
lab tests	150
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	430
musculoskeletal imaging	70
neck imaging	45
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	178
spinal procedures	330
thoracic (chest) imaging	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	11
X-rays	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1145
Female	1455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1814
Black	140
Hispanic	447
Asian	120
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	861
From 75 to 84	920
85 and over	585
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ during 2022 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	136
aspiration	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	812
CT scan	1002
lab tests	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	346
musculoskeletal imaging	37
neck imaging	20
nuclear scan	14
pelvic imaging	116
pleural drainage	11
spinal procedures	330
thoracic (chest) imaging	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
vascular procedures	11
X-rays	101

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1038
Female	1379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1679
Black	124
Hispanic	442
Asian	101
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	798
From 75 to 84	850
85 and over	560
Less than 65	209

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated as a radiologist in Hackensack, NJ were CT scan, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

abdominal imaging	148
aspiration	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	733
catheterization	114
CT scan	897
diagnostic procedures	19
hip imaging	41
lab tests	55
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	340
musculoskeletal imaging	61
neck imaging	37
nuclear scan	18
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	148
pleural drainage	35
spinal procedures	249
thoracic (chest) imaging	756
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13
thoracostomy	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	800

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1072
Female	1323

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	123
Asian / Pacific Islander	91
Non-Hispanic White	1773
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	351
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	808
85 and over	526
Less than 65	238
65 to 74	823

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1986. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1986)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John S. Demeritt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NEW CENTURY IMAGING LLC

HACKENSACK RADIOLOGY GROUP PA

IMAGING NORTH, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$25,339 $25,339
GUERBET LLC	$2,731 LIPIODOL ETHIODIZED OIL INJECTION $2,731
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,542 EMBOLICS $335	INTERLOCK?35 FIBERED IDC OCCLUSION SYSTEM $259	DIREXION $208	EMBOLD Fibered $178	INTERLOCK $132	Other $430
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$940 Neurosurgery $505	Trauma $275	Orthopaedics $160
Baxter Healthcare	$770 $770
Other	$3,194 Navicross $428	THERASPHERE - BIO $240	MVP $229	Ruby Coil $217	Interventional Therapies $173	Other $1,907

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$25,000
Food and Beverage	$5,447
Honoraria	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,046
Debt forgiveness	$770
Other	$253

Biography

Dr. John Demeritt is a specialist in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), neuroradiology, and diagnostic radiology. He works in Hackensack, NJ. He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.