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Dr. Joseph Morelos, DO

Dr. Joseph Morelos, DO

Lakewood, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morelos, Internist in Lakewood, NJ?

    Dr. Joseph Morelos, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Morelos completed his residency at Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine. Dr. Morelos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morelos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morelos’s office at (732) 942-0888.

    Where did Dr. Morelos go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine | Hahnemann University Hospital

    • Medical School: Nova Se University, Coll of Osteo Med, Ft Lauderdale Fl | Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Morelos speak?

    Dr. Morelos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Morelos treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Morelos 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. Morelos. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Morelos perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Morelos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Morelos' office.

    Does Dr. Morelos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morelos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 942-0888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morelos accept in Lakewood, NJ?

    Dr. Morelos in Lakewood, 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

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Morelos' office located?

    Dr. Joseph Morelos' Primary Practice

    1255 Route 70 Ste 12N

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    (732) 942-0888

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    Dr. Joseph Morelos' Practice 2

    1215 Route 70 Ste 1005

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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    What is Dr. Morelos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Morelos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861498693.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morelos?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morelos

    What is Dr. Joseph Morelos's specialty?

    Dr. Morelos is a Internist near Lakewood, NJ.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Morelos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Morelos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morelos is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joseph Morelos accepting new patients in Lakewood, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Morelos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Morelos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morelos's office at (732) 942-0888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Morelos?

    Please contact Dr. Morelos's office at (732) 942-0888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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