Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaffney, Pediatric Cardiologist in New Brunswick, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gaffney?
Dr. Joseph Gaffney, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gaffney empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Critical Care, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Brunswick, NJ community, Dr. Gaffney is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gaffney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Brookdale Hospital Med Center | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Gaffney board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gaffney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Gaffney speak?
Dr. Gaffney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Gaffney typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Gaffney 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. Gaffney. 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.
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Gaffney typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Gaffney may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Gaffney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaffney accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaffney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffney accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Gaffney in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
WebTPA
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Where is Dr. Gaffney's office located?
Rutgers Health Rwj Pediatric Cardio
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl Ste 4
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
What hospitals are Dr. Gaffney affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gaffney has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gaffney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaffney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437125952.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffney