16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asfour, Family Medicine Specialist in Totowa, NJ?
Dr. Mervet Asfour, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Totowa, NJ. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Asfour graduated from Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Atlantic Health Program. Dr. Asfour is fluent in English, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asfour’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asfour’s office.
Where did Dr. Asfour go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlantic Health Program
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia | Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Asfour board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mervet Asfour, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asfour speak?
Dr. Asfour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asfour typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asfour 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. Asfour. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asfour typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asfour 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. Asfour. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Asfour accept my insurance?
Dr. Asfour 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. Asfour accept in Totowa, NJ?
Dr. Asfour in Totowa, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asfour's office located?
What is Dr. Asfour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asfour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952515546.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asfour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asfour
What is Dr. Mervet Asfour's specialty?
Dr. Asfour is a Family Medicine Specialist near Totowa, NJ.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Mervet Asfour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asfour is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Holy Name 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mervet Asfour accepting new patients in Totowa, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Mervet Asfour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mervet Asfour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asfour's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mervet Asfour?
Please contact Dr. Asfour's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mervet Asfour have?
Dr. Mervet Asfour is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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650 Union Blvd Ste 16
Totowa, NJ 07512