Summary

James J. Matera, DO University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Matera completed his Internal Medicine training at Union Hospital prior to his fellowship in Nephrology at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He joined the practice in 1994. He has served as chairman of Graduate Medical Education at CentraState Medical Center since 1996 and Chairman of Medicine of the hospital from 2001 until 2004. He is assistant Medical Director of the DCI @ CentraState Dialysis Unit. He served the Assistant Chief of Staff at CentraState from 2007-2008, Chief of Staff from 2008 through 2010, and has been elected Physician of the Year there in 2004 and again in 2007 by his peers. He has achieved the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists in 2005. He has been elected to the "Best Doctors" lists for the past 3 years.

Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 37 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. James J Matera has 3 locations

Saint Peters University Hospital

254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

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4.9 
37 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
New Brunswick , NJStaten Island , NYStaten Island , NYStaten Island , NY
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Khyber Medical College Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James J Matera

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. James J Matera has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James J Matera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. James J Matera holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Matera's NPI number is 1336139732.

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