Summary

Dr. Joseph S Fruchter has been a board certified pediatrician for many years. Dr. Fruchter loves to watch newborns grow and develop into adults. In addition to caring for children, Dr. Fruchter has a special interest in sports medicine as well as being a mentor who trains nurses to become nurse practitioners. Dr. Fruchter keeps up with the latest medical literature and innovations which pertain to his patient. This includes: feeding issues, vaccines, developmental treatments, latest ADHD medications, latest treatments available for infections in children, latest Asthma and respiratory treatments.


Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 53 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

HMH - Pediatrics - Hackensack

385 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601

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4.7 
53 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Polish, Spanish
Hackensack , NJFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph S Fruchter

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Joseph S Fruchter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joseph S Fruchter has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Joseph S Fruchter holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1973.

NPI Number

Joseph S Fruchter's NPI number is 1427082304.

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Which hospitals is Joseph Fruchter affiliated with?
Joseph Fruchter is affiliated with The Valley Hospital.
Where is Joseph Fruchter's office located?
Joseph Fruchter's office is located at 385 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.

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