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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Internist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Akshay Patel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel graduated from Behramji Jijibhai Medical College and completed his residency at St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine | St Johns Episcopal Hosp-Suny Brooklyn | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: Gujarat University / Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College | Behramji Jijibhai Medical College | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India | Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Akshay Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle loss
- Muscle shrinkage
- Weak muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6258: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, other site
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
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Akshay Patel may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Patel in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396737581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Akshay Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Internist near Toms River, 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. Patel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Akshay Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River 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
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Is Akshay Patel accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Akshay Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akshay Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akshay Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Akshay Patel have?
Dr. Akshay Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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