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Who is Dr. Knight, Trauma Surgeon in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Michael Knight, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Neptune, NJ. Dr. Knight is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knight’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knight’s office at (732) 776-4949.
What languages does Dr. Knight speak?
Dr. Knight and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Knight typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Knight typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Knight may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Knight's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Knight accept my insurance?
Dr. Knight accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 776-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knight accept in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Knight in Neptune, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Knight's office located?
Dr. Michael Knight's Primary Practice
1944 State Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4949
What is Dr. Knight's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487852570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knight?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knight
What is Dr. Michael Knight's specialty?
Dr. Knight is a Trauma Surgeon near Neptune, NJ.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Michael Knight affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knight is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore 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 Michael Knight accepting new patients in Neptune, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Knight is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Knight offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (732) 776-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Knight?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (732) 776-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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