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Dr. Benjamin Chouake, MD

Cliffside Park, NJ

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chouake, Internist in Cliffside Park, NJ?

    Dr. Benjamin Chouake, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cliffside Park, NJ. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chouake graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chouake is fluent in English, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chouake’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chouake’s office at (201) 917-2246.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Downstate | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chouake board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chouake, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chouake speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chouake treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Chouake 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. Chouake. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    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:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Chouake perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Chouake may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chouake's office.

    Does Dr. Chouake accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chouake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 917-2246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chouake accept in Cliffside Park, NJ?

    Dr. Chouake in Cliffside Park, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chouake's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Chouake's Primary Practice

    663 Palisade Ave

    Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

    (201) 917-2246

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

    Dr. Chouake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891804654.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chouake?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Chouake's specialty?

    Dr. Chouake is a Internist near Cliffside Park, NJ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Chouake to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Chouake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chouake is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center, Englewood Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Benjamin Chouake accepting new patients in Cliffside Park, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chouake is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Chouake offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chouake's office at (201) 917-2246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Chouake?

    Please contact Dr. Chouake's office at (201) 917-2246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Chouake have?

    Dr. Benjamin Chouake is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine.

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