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Dr. James Ezema, MD

East Orange, NJ

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ezema, Internist in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. James Ezema, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Orange, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ezema graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ezema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ezema’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ezema’s office at (570) 322-4606.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ezema board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Ezema, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ezema speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ezema typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Ezema 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. Ezema. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ezema typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ezema may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ezema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ezema accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ezema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 322-4606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ezema accept in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Ezema in East Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ezema's office located?

    Dr. James Ezema also offers virtual visits

    Dr. James Ezema's Primary Practice

    60 Evergreen Pl Ste 505

    East Orange, NJ 07018

    (570) 322-4606

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    Dr. James Ezema's Practice 2

    68 Passaic Ave

    Livingston, NJ 07039

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    Dr. James Ezema's Practice 3

    300 Central Ave

    East Orange, NJ 07018

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Ezema?

    Dr. Ezema has appointments available at his East Orange, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Ezema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003818881.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ezema?

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

    What is Dr. James Ezema's specialty?

    Dr. Ezema is a Internist near East Orange, NJ.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. James Ezema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ezema is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is James Ezema accepting new patients in East Orange, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Ezema is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Ezema offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ezema, or call (570) 322-4606 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with James Ezema?

    Yes, Dr. Ezema offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ezema, or call (570) 322-4606 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Ezema have?

    Dr. James Ezema is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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