Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Degaeta, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Hackensack, NJ

  • NPI 1427721729
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
211 Essex St
Hackensack, NJ 076013231
(551) 999-6433
Mailing address
1 Diamond Hill RD
Berkeley Heights, NJ 079222104

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 1, 2022
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MP00666300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427721729. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
158
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$10,900
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 31 18 $33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 24 $85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 21 21 $64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 17 16 $40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 15 15 $191
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 13 13 $23
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 13 13 $23
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope 11 11 $51
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 11 11 $146

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Hackensack Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
253
Patients
119
Total drug cost
$1,722
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 74 50 $474
Tramadol Hcl Generic 60 42 $133
Amoxicillin Generic 32 14 $45
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 13 $178
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 0 $725
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 15 0 $43
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 0 $102
Meloxicam Generic 14 0 $22

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Degaeta's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Degaeta practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Hackensack, NJ.
Where does Dr. Michael Degaeta practice?
Dr. Michael Degaeta practices at 211 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 076013231. Office phone: 5519996433.
What is Dr. Michael Degaeta's NPI?
Dr. Michael Degaeta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427721729, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Degaeta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Degaeta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Degaeta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.