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Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Joseph Birnbaum, MD

Endocrinologist, Internist

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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Endocrinologist like Dr. Birnbaum typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Birnbaum typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Birnbaum may include:

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

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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?A 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 an Endocrinologist near Toms River, NJ.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Atlantic Health Centrastate 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Joseph Birnbaum?

    Please contact Dr. Birnbaum's office at (732) 255-2100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Birnbaum's office located?

    Dr. Birnbaum's office is located in Toms River, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Birnbaum have?

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