Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · Clifton, NJ
- NPI 1255300141
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 30.0 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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476 Colfax Ave
Clifton, NJ 070131624
(973) 594-7977
fax (973) 594-9983 - Mailing address
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Po Box 857
Clifton, NJ 070150857
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 28, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RH0003X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #MA61127
- Medicaid
- NJ #6763901
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255300141. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$248,228
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2916 |
Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mg | 947 | 29 | $2 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 715 | 168 | $94 | |
88185 |
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker | 450 | 15 | $28 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 442 | 139 | $141 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 429 | 124 | $8 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 311 | 74 | $16 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 286 | 45 | $74 | |
J7050 |
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | 280 | 42 | $1 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 247 | 40 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 229 | 24 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,573
Transactions
70
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 13 | $297.04 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 15 | $212.27 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 7 | $195.14 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $85.73 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $73.21 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 4 | $71.57 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 3 | $65.20 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 4 | $61.56 | |
| Exelixis Inc. | 2 | $47.36 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $46.83 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $41.12 | |
| PharmaEssentia USA Corporation | 2 | $36.52 | |
| Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $35.20 | |
| PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | 2 | $32.68 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $31.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,345
Patients
504
Total drug cost
$4,352,664
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoledronic Acid | Generic | 280 | 58 | $178,043 |
| Promacta (Eltrombopag Olamine) | Brand | 232 | 27 | $2,590,951 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 98 | 77 | $468 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 78 | 44 | $533 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 76 | 33 | $702 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 71 | 37 | $1,192 |
| Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) | Brand | 68 | 32 | $117,689 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 63 | 31 | $1,096 |
| Anastrozole | Generic | 62 | 27 | $2,783 |
| Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) | Brand | 62 | 0 | $758,222 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richards Afonja's medical specialty?
Dr. Richards Afonja practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Clifton, NJ.
Where does Dr. Richards Afonja practice?
Dr. Richards Afonja practices at 476 Colfax Ave, Clifton, NJ 070131624. Office phone: 9735947977.
What is Dr. Richards Afonja's NPI?
Dr. Richards Afonja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255300141, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richards Afonja accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richards Afonja accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richards Afonja commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mg (HCPCS J2916); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker (HCPCS 88185). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.