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Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar, MD

Jersey City, NJ

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rajakumar, Neurologist in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Rajakumar completed her residency at Univ Ct Hlth Ctr/J Dempsey Hos, Psychiatry. Dr. Rajakumar is fluent in English, Sinhala, Sinhalese, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rajakumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rajakumar’s office at (201) 915-2272.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ct Hlth Ctr/J Dempsey Hos, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: University Of Peradeniya- Fac Of Med- Peradeniya- Sri Lanka (University Sri Lanka)

    Is Dr. Rajakumar board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Rajakumar speak?

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

    • English

    • Sinhala

    • Sinhalese

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Rajakumar treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Rajakumar 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. Rajakumar. 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:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe clinical depression with psychosis
    • Depression with hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
    • F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Mixed schizophrenia
    • Atypical schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with mixed features
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Delusional Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break
    • Paranoid disorder
    • Delusions
    • Psychotic disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder
    • F22: Delusional disorders

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    Also known as:

    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress Response Syndrome
    • Reaction to Stress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Drug Abuse
    • Drug Use and Addiction
    • Substance Abuse
    • Drug Addiction
    • Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Does Dr. Rajakumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rajakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 915-2272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rajakumar accept in Jersey City, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Rajakumar's office located?

    Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar's Primary Practice

    355 Grand St

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

    (201) 915-2272

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    Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar's Practice 2

    1 Bay Ave

    Montclair, NJ 07042

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    Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar's Practice 3

    99 Route 37 W

    Toms River, NJ 08755

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

    Dr. Rajakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821041294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rajakumar?

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

    What is Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar's specialty?

    Dr. Rajakumar is a Neurologist near Jersey City, NJ.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Rajakumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neurologist?

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    Is Nirmala Rajakumar accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rajakumar's office at (201) 915-2272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nirmala Rajakumar?

    Please contact Dr. Rajakumar's office at (201) 915-2272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar have?

    Dr. Nirmala Rajakumar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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