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Dr. Wadah Akroush, MD

East Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akroush, Internist in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Wadah Akroush, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akroush is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akroush’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akroush’s office at (732) 613-0500.

    What languages does Dr. Akroush speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Akroush 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. Akroush. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

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

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Wadah Akroush may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akroush's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akroush accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akroush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 613-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akroush accept in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Akroush in East Brunswick, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Akroush's office located?

    Dr. Wadah Akroush's Primary Practice

    557 Cranbury Rd Ste 22

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    (732) 613-0500

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    Dr. Wadah Akroush's Practice 2

    55 W Midland Ave

    Paramus, NJ 07652

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    Dr. Wadah Akroush's Practice 3

    703 Main St

    Paterson, NJ 07503

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

    Dr. Akroush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245818707.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akroush?

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

    What is Dr. Wadah Akroush's specialty?

    Dr. Akroush is a Internist near East Brunswick, 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 this Dr. Wadah Akroush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akroush is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, St. Joseph's University 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Wadah Akroush accepting new patients in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Wadah Akroush is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wadah Akroush offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akroush's office at (732) 613-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wadah Akroush?

    Please contact Dr. Akroush's office at (732) 613-0500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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