29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Focella, Internist in Paramus, NJ?
Where did Dr. Focella go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Hackensack University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Di Padova, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Padova Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia
Is Dr. Focella board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Salvatore Focella, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Focella speak?
Dr. Focella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Focella typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Focella 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. Focella. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Focella typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Focella 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
Please contact Dr. Focella's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Focella accept my insurance?
Dr. Focella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 225-7130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Focella accept in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Focella in Paramus, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Focella's office located?
Dr. Salvatore Focella's Primary Practice
1 W Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 225-7130
What hospitals are Dr. Focella affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Focella has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Focella's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Focella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013901511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Focella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Focella
What is Dr. Salvatore Focella's specialty?
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.