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Dr. Peter Lontai, MD

Elizabeth, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lontai, Internist in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Dr. Peter Lontai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Lontai graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lontai is fluent in English, Hindi, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lontai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lontai’s office at (908) 289-4227.

    Where did Dr. Lontai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | NEOMEN/St Michael's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Lontai speak?

    Dr. Lontai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Hungarian

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lontai treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Lontai 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. Lontai. 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:

    • Anxiety
    • Nervousness
    • Worry
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R450: Nervousness

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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 Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Mini-Strokes
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Atypical TIA
    • Uncommon mini-stroke
    • Transient cerebral ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Facial Weakness
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29810: Facial weakness

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Contact
    • Contact Eczema
    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    What procedures does Dr. Lontai perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Lontai 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. Lontai. 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:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Lontai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lontai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 289-4227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lontai accept in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Dr. Lontai in Elizabeth, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lontai's office located?

    Dr. Peter Lontai's Primary Practice

    171 Elmora Ave

    Elizabeth, NJ 07202

    (908) 289-4227

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    What is Dr. Lontai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lontai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821192030.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lontai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lontai

    What is Dr. Peter Lontai's specialty?

    Dr. Lontai is a Internist near Elizabeth, NJ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Lontai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Lontai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lontai is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Lontai accepting new patients in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Lontai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Lontai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lontai's office at (908) 289-4227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Lontai?

    Please contact Dr. Lontai's office at (908) 289-4227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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