Joel Abramowitz

Urology

Joel Abramowitz is an Urology specialist based in Jersey City, NJ with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(201) 656-4104Jersey City, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joel Abramowitz has practiced urology for 50+ years, working in group practice. With 50+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Jersey City area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 106 Urology providers in NJSee all Urology in Jersey City50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6225dNPPES updated 2009-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

142 Palisade Ave Suite 101, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Fax: (201) 656-9178
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.1%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

66

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

643

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $101k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+28%)62%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+5%)26%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$23 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Joel Abramowitz's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Virtual Urology Care With Joel Abramowitz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Abramowitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Jersey City 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 Joel Abramowitz

Dr. Abramowitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jersey City, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 656-4104.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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