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Dr. Howard Blau, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blau, Cardiologist in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Howard Blau, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blau graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Blau is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blau’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blau’s office at (732) 745-8600.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Blau board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Blau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Blau speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Blau treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Blau 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. Blau. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Narrow and leaky aortic valve
    • Mixed aortic valve disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Blau perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Blau may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blau's office.

    Does Dr. Blau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 745-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blau accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Blau in New Brunswick, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blau's office located?

    Dr. Howard Blau's Primary Practice

    254 Easton Ave

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (732) 745-8600

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    Dr. Howard Blau's Practice 2

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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    Dr. Howard Blau's Practice 3

    1950 Route 27 Ste H

    North Brunswick, NJ 08902

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

    Dr. Blau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164476495.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blau?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Blau's specialty?

    Dr. Blau is a Cardiologist near New Brunswick, NJ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Blau to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Blau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blau is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Howard Blau accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Blau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Blau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blau's office at (732) 745-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Blau?

    Please contact Dr. Blau's office at (732) 745-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Blau have?

    Dr. Howard Blau is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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