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Dr. Walter Grote, DO

Dr. Walter Grote, DO

Sparta, NJ

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Grote, Internist in Sparta, NJ?

    Dr. Walter Grote, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sparta, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Grote graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Grote is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grote’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grote’s office at (908) 362-5360.

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

    • Residency: D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Grote board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Grote, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Grote speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Grote 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. Grote. 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:

    • 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Grote performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Grote. 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:

    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (5-6 Regions)
    • OMT Therapy
    • Osteopathic Adjustment
    • Manual Therapy (Osteopathic)
    • Body Region Manipulation
    • OMT
    • Osteopathic manipulation
    • Manual therapy by DO
    • OMT (5-6 Regions)
    • Osteopathic Manipulation
    • Manual Osteopathic Therapy
    • Body Adjustment (Osteopathic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 98926: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT); 3-4 body regions involved
    • 98925: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT); 1-2 body regions involved
    • 98927: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT); 5-6 body regions involved

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Grote accept my insurance?

    Dr. Grote accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 362-5360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Grote accept in Sparta, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Grote's office located?

    Dr. Walter Grote's Primary Practice

    89 Sparta Ave Ste 100

    Sparta, NJ 07871

    (908) 362-5360

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    Dr. Walter Grote's Practice 2

    123 Newton Sparta Rd

    Newton, NJ 07860

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    Dr. Walter Grote's Practice 3

    5 Eisenhower Rd

    Columbia, NJ 07832

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

    Dr. Grote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811983745.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grote?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Grote's specialty?

    Dr. Grote is an Internist near Sparta, 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 Dr. Walter Grote affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grote is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Atlantic Health Overlook 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

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    Is Dr. Walter Grote accepting new patients in Sparta, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Grote is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Grote offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Grote's office at (908) 362-5360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Grote?

    Please contact Dr. Grote's office at (908) 362-5360 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Grote's office located?

    Dr. Grote's offices are located in Sparta, NJ, Newton, NJ, and Columbia, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Grote have?

    Dr. Walter Grote is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.