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Dr. Krishna Urs, MD

Physiatrist

Edison, NJ

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Urs, Physiatrist in Edison, NJ?

    Dr. Krishna Urs, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Urs graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Jfk Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Urs is fluent in English, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Urs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Urs’s office.

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

    • Residency: Jfk Johnson Rehabilitation Institute | JFK Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

    Is Dr. Urs board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna Urs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Urs speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Urs typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Urs 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. Urs. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Urs typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Krishna Urs may include:

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

    Does Dr. Urs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Urs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Urs accept in Edison, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Urs' office located?

    Dr. Krishna Urs' Primary Practice

    65 James St

    Edison, NJ 08820

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    Dr. Krishna Urs' Practice 2

    425 Jack Martin Blvd

    Brick, NJ 08724

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    What hospitals are Dr. Urs affiliated with?

    Dr. Urs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Richmond University Medical Center,Staten Island, NY

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

    Dr. Urs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366484768.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urs?

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

    What is Dr. Krishna Urs's specialty?

    Dr. Urs is a Physiatrist near Edison, NJ.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Krishna Urs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Urs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Richmond University Medical Center. 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Krishna Urs accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Krishna Urs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krishna Urs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Urs' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Krishna Urs?

    Please contact Dr. Urs' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Urs' office located?

    Dr. Urs' offices are located in Edison, NJ and Brick, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Krishna Urs have?

    Dr. Krishna Urs is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.