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Dr. Joseph Zangara, MD

Toms River, NJ

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zangara, Gastroenterologist in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Joseph Zangara, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zangara graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Gastroenterology; Mercy Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zangara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zangara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zangara’s office at (973) 633-1484.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Gastroenterology; Mercy Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Zangara board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Zangara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zangara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zangara treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Zangara 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. Zangara. 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:

    • 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    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:

    • Abnormal Liver Function Test
    • Liver Disease
    • Irregular Liver Function Study
    • Unusual Liver Exam
    • Liver Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Zangara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zangara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 633-1484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zangara accept in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Zangara 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zangara's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Zangara's Primary Practice

    301 Lakehurst Rd

    Toms River, NJ 08755

    (973) 633-1484

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    Dr. Joseph Zangara's Practice 2

    925 Clifton Ave Ste 100

    Clifton, NJ 07013

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    Dr. Joseph Zangara's Practice 3

    1130 McBride Ave Fl 3

    Woodland Park, NJ 07424

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

    Dr. Zangara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447240254.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zangara?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Zangara's specialty?

    Dr. Zangara is a Gastroenterologist near Toms River, NJ. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Zangara to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Zangara is affiliated with Chilton Medical Center - Pompton Plains, Nj, Morristown 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 Joseph Zangara accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Zangara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zangara's office at (973) 633-1484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Zangara?

    Please contact Dr. Zangara's office at (973) 633-1484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Zangara have?

    Dr. Joseph Zangara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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