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Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Toms River, NJ

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Birnbaum, Endocrinologist in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Birnbaum graduated from HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Stamford Hosp, Internal Medicine; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Urology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Birnbaum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birnbaum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birnbaum’s office at (732) 255-2100.

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

    • Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Stamford Hosp, Internal Medicine; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Urology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, General Surgery | George Washington University Program A

    • Medical School: HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Birnbaum board certified in Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Birnbaum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Birnbaum treat?

    As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Birnbaum 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. Birnbaum. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Autonomic Neuropathy
    • Dysautonomia
    • ANS Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G990: Autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome Stage 5
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1311: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • High Calcium
    • Calcium
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Excess Calcium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8352: Hypercalcemia

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Syndrome
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Insulin Resistance Syndrome
    • Syndrome X

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance

    Also known as:

    • Benign Parathyroid Gland Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Non-cancerous parathyroid growth
    • Benign parathyroid neoplasm
    • Parathyroid adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D351: Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Addison's Disease
    • Addison Disease
    • Autoimmune Addison disease
    • Adrenal Insufficiency & Addisons Disease
    • Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
    • Adrenocortical Insufficiency
    • Hypocortisolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E271: Primary adrenocortical insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hyperfunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Familial male-limited precocious puberty
    • Overactive Testicles
    • High Testicular Activity
    • Precocious Puberty in Males

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E290: Testicular hyperfunction

    Does Dr. Birnbaum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Birnbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 255-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Birnbaum accept in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Birnbaum in Toms River, 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

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Birnbaum's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Birnbaum's Primary Practice

    10 Kettle Creek Rd

    Toms River, NJ 08753

    (732) 255-2100

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

    Dr. Birnbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669417788.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birnbaum?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Birnbaum's specialty?

    Dr. Birnbaum is a Endocrinologist near Toms River, NJ. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Birnbaum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Birnbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Birnbaum is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River, Hackensack Meridian Ocean 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

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    Is Joseph Birnbaum accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Birnbaum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Birnbaum's office at (732) 255-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Birnbaum?

    Please contact Dr. Birnbaum's office at (732) 255-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum have?

    Dr. Joseph Birnbaum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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