Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirsh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Ellen Hirsh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hillsborough, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hirsh graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Infectious Diseases; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hirsh is fluent in English, Hungarian, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirsh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirsh’s office.
Where did Dr. Hirsh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Maryland (Infectious Diseases) | University of Maryland Medical Center - Baltimore, MD - Medicine/Infectious Diseases | University of Maryland
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Infectious Diseases; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine | MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University Affiliated Hospitals | University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals | UMDNJ
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | Rutgers | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Hirsh board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Hirsh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1994, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Hirsh speak?
Dr. Hirsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hungarian
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hirsh typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hirsh 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. Hirsh. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hirsh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Hirsh may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Hirsh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hirsh accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirsh 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. Hirsh accept in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Hirsh in Hillsborough, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hirsh's office located?
What is Dr. Hirsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992771976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirsh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirsh
What is Dr. Ellen Hirsh's specialty?
Dr. Hirsh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hillsborough, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Ellen Hirsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hirsh is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes 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
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Is Ellen Hirsh accepting new patients in Hillsborough, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Hirsh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Hirsh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hirsh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Hirsh?
Please contact Dr. Hirsh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Hirsh have?
Dr. Ellen Hirsh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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