Bassam Hajjar, MD
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NJ can see Bassam Hajjar, MD in person in Clifton or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 36 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4331dNPPES updated 2014-06-27 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1300 Main Ave Suite 1b, Clifton, NJ 07011-2266
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.33%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
521
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
970
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,209
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.41M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bassam Hajjar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Mailing address
Po Box 7996, Haledon, NJ 07538-7996
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Bassam Hajjar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bassam Hajjar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Clifton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bassam Hajjar
NPI records show Dr. Hajjar as active with telehealth listed in Clifton, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 595-6444.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bassam Hajjar
Practice Location
1300 Main Ave Suite 1b, Clifton, NJ 07011-2266
Mailing Address
Po Box 7996, Haledon, NJ 07538-7996
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