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Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD

Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Somerville, NJ

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Family Medicine Specialist in Somerville, NJ?

    Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Somerville, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Patel graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine and completed his residency at Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (908) 685-2900.

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

    • Residency: Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Jfk Medical Center | JFK Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Hitesh Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patel typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patel typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hitesh Patel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 685-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Somerville, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Hitesh Patel's Primary Practice

    110 Rehill Ave

    Somerville, NJ 08876

    (908) 685-2900

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    Dr. Hitesh Patel's Practice 2

    1804 Oak Tree Rd Ste 4

    Edison, NJ 08820

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    Dr. Hitesh Patel's Practice 3

    10 Parsonage Rd Ste 410

    Edison, NJ 08837

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871534305.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Hitesh Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Somerville, NJ.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Hitesh Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Hitesh Patel accepting new patients in Somerville, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Hitesh Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hitesh Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (908) 685-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hitesh Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (908) 685-2900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's offices are located in Somerville, NJ and Edison, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hitesh Patel have?

    Dr. Hitesh Patel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.