Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Richard K. Kasama

MD · Nephrology · Hahnemann University College Of Medicine
4 BYPASS RD
SUITE 104
Salem, NJ 08079
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
488
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kasama

See which plans Dr. Kasama accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for New Jersey, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kasama is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 08079, NJ — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (856) 887-3005 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Kasama Does

Dr. Kasama served 488 Medicare patients across 931 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 38% below the average Nephrology in New Jersey (782 patients across 316 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)358153
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)14678
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)127105
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)9116
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)7829

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kasama billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kasama is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

Elmer, NJ
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Cooper University Hospital

Camden, NJ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Inspira Medical Center Vineland

Vineland, NJ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kasama practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kasama offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 4 BYPASS RD, SUITE 104, Salem, NJ 08079
Phone: (856) 887-3005

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

34 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

98.0502

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 08079, NJ

If Dr. Kasama isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 08079, NJ:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Manish GargNephrology1.4K12.1 mi
Ranine GhamrawiNephrology85816.5 mi
Madeeha Abdul GhaffarNephrology48720.6 mi
Collette J. MehringNephrology1.2K20.6 mi
Naeem M. AminNephrology70324.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kasama takes three steps:

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Richard K. Kasama: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kasama accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kasama is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kasama depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 08079, NJ →
Where is Dr. Kasama's office?
Dr. Kasama practices at 4 BYPASS RD, SUITE 104, Salem, NJ 08079. Phone: (856) 887-3005.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kasama accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (856) 887-3005 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 08079, NJ to see available options.
Does Dr. Kasama offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kasama as offering telehealth. Call the office at (856) 887-3005 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kasama?
Dr. Kasama graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kasama treated 488 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kasama is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (856) 887-3005 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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