AP
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petcu, Internist in Hamilton, NJ?
Dr. Alexander Petcu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hamilton, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Petcu graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine and completed his residency at UMDNJ R W Johnson Med School. Dr. Petcu is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petcu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petcu’s office.
Where did Dr. Petcu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ R W Johnson Med School | UMDNJ
Medical School: Fac of General Med of Craiova,Craiova | University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | Rutgers | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Petcu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Petcu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Petcu speak?
Dr. Petcu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Petcu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Petcu 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. Petcu. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Petcu typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Petcu 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. Petcu. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Petcu accept my insurance?
Dr. Petcu 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. Petcu accept in Hamilton, NJ?
Dr. Petcu in Hamilton, 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)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Petcu's office located?
What is Dr. Petcu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petcu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184683146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petcu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petcu
What is Dr. Alexander Petcu's specialty?
Dr. Petcu is a Internist near Hamilton, 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. Alexander Petcu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petcu is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Monmouth 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
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Is Alexander Petcu accepting new patients in Hamilton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Petcu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Petcu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petcu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Petcu?
Please contact Dr. Petcu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Petcu have?
Dr. Alexander Petcu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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