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Dr. William Downs, DO

Long Branch, NJ

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Downs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Long Branch, NJ?

    Dr. William Downs, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Branch, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Downs graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Downs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downs’s office at (732) 923-7300.

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

    • Residency: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Downs speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Downs treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Which procedures does Dr. Downs perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Downs may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Downs' office.

    Does Dr. Downs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Downs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 923-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Downs accept in Long Branch, NJ?

    Dr. Downs in Long Branch, 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)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Downs' office located?

    Dr. William Downs' Primary Practice

    300 2nd Ave

    Long Branch, NJ 07740

    (732) 923-7300

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    Dr. William Downs' Practice 2

    200 Wyckoff Rd Ste 1500

    Eatontown, NJ 07724

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    Dr. William Downs' Practice 3

    1851 Hooper Ave Ste B

    Toms River, NJ 08753

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

    Dr. Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801833132.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downs?

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

    What is Dr. William Downs's specialty?

    Dr. Downs is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Long Branch, NJ. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Downs to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Downs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Downs is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center 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

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    Is William Downs accepting new patients in Long Branch, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. William Downs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Downs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (732) 923-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Downs?

    Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (732) 923-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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