22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saks, Pediatrician in Tenafly, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saks?
Dr. Darren Saks, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician 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. Saks empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Care, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tenafly, NJ community, Dr. Saks is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Saks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatrics | St Christophers Hospital Chldn | St Christopher's Hospital for Children Program
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | 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 College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Is Dr. Saks board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Darren Saks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Saks speak?
Dr. Saks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Saks typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Saks 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. Saks. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, 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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Saks typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Saks 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. Saks. 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. Saks accept my insurance?
Dr. Saks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 569-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saks accept in Tenafly, NJ?
Dr. Saks in Tenafly, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saks' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Saks affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saks's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952366825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saks