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Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD

Accepting New Patients

(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Professional interests include: spondylosis (degenerative spine disease), osteoarthritis, joint injections, and more.

600 PAVONIA AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

(201) 216-3060

Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD is a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City Medical Center and Englewood Health.

Office Locations

Jersey City Medical Center

600 PAVONIA AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

(201) 216-3060

(201) 499-0254

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Some issues Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Joint Injections

In The News

“"Normally, our immune system functions as a complex system to protect and defend us against threats and to scavenge for cancer cells and destroy them," says Nicholas Scarpa, a rheumatologist and...”—"Autoimmune Diseases Target Women", NJ.com, January 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1385
doctor visit	2021
injections	1385

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2013 were aspiration, injections and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1427
doctor visit	2081
injections	1427
vascular procedures	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	72
Hispanic	182
Asian	26
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	66
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	59
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1454
doctor visit	2244
injections	1454

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	84
Hispanic	185
Asian	33
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	65
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	54
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1468
doctor visit	2279
injections	1468

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	956

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	172
Hispanic	432
Asian	64
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	124
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1252
doctor visit	2229
injections	1252

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	82
Hispanic	201
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	56
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1186
doctor visit	1978
injections	1186

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	64
Hispanic	171
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	43
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1011
doctor visit	1883
injections	1011

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	62
Hispanic	171
Asian	32
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	54
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	883
doctor visit	1642
injections	883

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	50
Hispanic	150
Asian	29
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	58
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	719
doctor visit	1476
injections	719

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	44
Hispanic	122
Asian	28
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	739
doctor visit	1396
injections	739

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	44
Hispanic	117
Asian	25
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	49
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	694
doctor visit	1330
injections	694

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	46
Hispanic	105
Asian	23
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	43
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD treated as a rheumatologist in JERSEY CITY, NJ were aspiration, injections and vascular procedures.

aspiration	1110
doctor visit	1869
injections	1110
vascular procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	182
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	166
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	54
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	193

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He completed residency at Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Jersey City Medical Center

Englewood Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, MHBP, Oscar, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana National POS - Open Access, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Oxford Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, QualCare, AmeriHealth HMO, AmeriHealth PPO, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, GEHA, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP HMO, MagnaCare PPO, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), APWU Health Plan, Aetna Whole Health HMO, QualCare Worker's Comp, QualCare PPO, HIP PRIME HMO, Health Partners, Railroad Medicare NJ, Freedom, Dual Complete, Local 825, Aetna Medicare Managed Care, Meritan Health, NALC, Garden State Network, Traditional, Aetna Whole Health PPO, Commercial and Marketplace, OMNIA Tier 1, HIP PRIME PPO, UMR, Metro, QualCare EPO, Aetna Assure Premier Plus, Blue Priority, Aetna FIDE-SNP, DVA, Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Clover Health, QualCare FEHB, APWU, Value Network (Exchange Plan), MVP Health Care PPO, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Medica, NALC Health Benefit Plan, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America, Compass Benefit (Exchange), Medsolutions, GEHA Health Plan, QualCare HMO, River Valley, Federal Employee Program, Nippon Life Benefits, NJ Carpenters Fund and Liberty.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

MHBP

Oscar

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Humana National POS - Open Access

Aetna POS

MVP Health Care

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Oxford Medicare Advantage

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

QualCare

AmeriHealth HMO

AmeriHealth PPO

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

UnitedHealthcare

United Healthcare

GEHA

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

HIP PPO

HIP HMO

MagnaCare PPO

First Health

Beech Street

WellPoint

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Aetna

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CHAMPVA

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

APWU Health Plan

Aetna Whole Health HMO

QualCare Worker's Comp

QualCare PPO

HIP PRIME HMO

Health Partners

Railroad Medicare NJ

Freedom

Dual Complete

Local 825

Aetna Medicare Managed Care

Meritan Health

NALC

Garden State Network

Traditional

Aetna Whole Health PPO

Commercial and Marketplace

OMNIA Tier 1

HIP PRIME PPO

UMR

Metro

QualCare EPO

Aetna Assure Premier Plus

Blue Priority

Aetna FIDE-SNP

DVA

Aetna Better Health of New Jersey

Clover Health

QualCare FEHB

APWU

Value Network (Exchange Plan)

MVP Health Care PPO

Empire Plan (NYSHIP)

Medica

NALC Health Benefit Plan

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

Compass Benefit (Exchange)

Medsolutions

GEHA Health Plan

QualCare HMO

River Valley

Federal Employee Program

Nippon Life Benefits

NJ Carpenters Fund

Liberty

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas P. Scarpa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in JERSEY CITY, NJ.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Scarpa is a very good doctor. I would definitely recommend him to my family or friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

everyone took their time explaining everything in detail and answered all my questions

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$97,767 Colcrys $97,652	Uloric $115
AbbVie, Inc.	$95,573 Humira $45,062	Rinvoq $10,418	Lupron $5,906	$34,188
AbbVie Inc.	$91,781 Rinvoq $76,604	Humira $4,051	Skyrizi $139	$10,987
Lilly USA, LLC	$81,098 TALTZ $80,825	FORTEO $37	$236
Celgene Corporation	$64,175 Otezla $63,585	$590
Other	$81,773 XELJANZ $29,876	LYRICA $22,276	Otezla $13,671	COSENTYX $5,386	Actemra $3,586	Other $6,977

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$407,811
Consulting Fee	$63,736
Food and Beverage	$32,741
Travel and Lodging	$7,376
Education	$452
Other	$51

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Scarpa is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Scarpa's areas of expertise include the following: tendon sheath injection, psoriatic arthritis, and polymyositis. Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Scarpa honors. His education and training includes medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and residency at Hackensack University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Scarpa include: Jersey s Best Magazine Top Doctors; Jersey s Best - Top Doctors for Women s Health; and Castle Connolly - Top Doctors, New York Metro Area. Dr. Scarpa is affiliated with Englewood Health and Jersey City Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inJersey City, NJ as reported by Doctor.com.