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James L Amato Jr., MD

Q: What is the NPI number for James Amato?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Amato is 1720033426, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Specialist in Glen Ridge, NJ · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1720033426

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name James L Amato Jr.

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 946 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028

Phone (973) 743-1121

Fax (973) 743-9419

Enumeration date May 23, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jan 12, 2010

Taxonomy & licenses

174400000X Specialist Other Service Providers · License MA061894 (NJ) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
7596308	Medicaid	NJ	-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for James Amato?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Amato is 1720033426, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does James Amato practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Glen Ridge, NJ. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-01-12.