Dr. Kenneth Adessa, MD
Parsippany, NJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adessa, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Parsippany, NJ?
Dr. Kenneth Adessa, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Parsippany, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adessa graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Umdnj-University Hospital. Dr. Adessa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adessa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adessa’s office at (973) 794-6080.
Where did Dr. Adessa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-University Hospital
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Adessa board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Adessa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Adessa speak?
Dr. Adessa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Adessa treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Adessa 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. Adessa. 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:
- 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Which procedures does Dr. Adessa perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenneth Adessa may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Adessa's office.
Does Dr. Adessa accept my insurance?
Dr. Adessa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 794-6080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adessa accept in Parsippany, NJ?
Dr. Adessa in Parsippany, 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adessa's office located?
What is Dr. Adessa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adessa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750348520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adessa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adessa
What is Dr. Kenneth Adessa's specialty?
Dr. Adessa is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Parsippany, NJ. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Adessa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Adessa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adessa is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center - Pompton Plains, Nj 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 Kenneth Adessa accepting new patients in Parsippany, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Adessa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Adessa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adessa's office at (973) 794-6080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Adessa?
Please contact Dr. Adessa's office at (973) 794-6080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Adessa have?
Dr. Kenneth Adessa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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