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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerstel, Emergency Medicine Specialist in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Alan Gerstel, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gerstel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerstel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerstel’s office at (201) 833-3210.
What languages does Dr. Gerstel speak?
Dr. Gerstel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerstel typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerstel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gerstel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerstel typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Gerstel may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gerstel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gerstel accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerstel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 833-3210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerstel accept in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Gerstel in West Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gerstel's office located?
Dr. Alan Gerstel's Primary Practice
769 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(201) 833-3210
What is Dr. Gerstel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerstel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417915737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerstel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerstel
What is Dr. Alan Gerstel's specialty?
Dr. Gerstel is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near West Orange, NJ.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Alan Gerstel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerstel is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alan Gerstel accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Alan Gerstel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Gerstel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerstel's office at (201) 833-3210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Gerstel?
Please contact Dr. Gerstel's office at (201) 833-3210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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