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Dr. Jatinder Sawhney, MD

Dr. Jatinder Sawhney, MD

New York, NY

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sawhney, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Jatinder Sawhney, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Sawhney graduated from Maulana Azad and completed his residency at Maulana Azad Medical Center. Dr. Sawhney is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawhney’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawhney’s office at (201) 689-0604.

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

    • Residency: Maulana Azad Medical Center | Internal Medicine, Jaipur Golden Hospital | Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center

    • Medical School: Maulana Azad

    Is Dr. Sawhney board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jatinder Sawhney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sawhney speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Sindhi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Sawhney treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sawhney 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. Sawhney. 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • 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:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Sawhney perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sawhney 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. Sawhney. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Sawhney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sawhney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 689-0604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sawhney accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Sawhney in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sawhney's office located?

    Dr. Jatinder Sawhney's Primary Practice

    1249 5th Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (201) 689-0604

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    Dr. Jatinder Sawhney's Practice 2

    1 Sears Dr Ste 402

    Paramus, NJ 07652

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

    Dr. Sawhney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407880552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawhney?

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

    What is Dr. Jatinder Sawhney's specialty?

    Dr. Sawhney is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Sawhney to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jatinder Sawhney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sawhney is affiliated with The Valley Hospital, Hackensack 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist 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 Jatinder Sawhney accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jatinder Sawhney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jatinder Sawhney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sawhney's office at (201) 689-0604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jatinder Sawhney?

    Please contact Dr. Sawhney's office at (201) 689-0604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jatinder Sawhney have?

    Dr. Jatinder Sawhney is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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