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Dr. Shereen Makar, MD

Physiatrist, Specialist

Madison, NJ

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Makar, Physiatrist in Madison, NJ?

    Dr. Shereen Makar, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Madison, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Makar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makar’s office at (201) 447-4772.

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

    • Medical School: University of Asyut, Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Makar board certified as a Physiatrist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Makar speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Makar 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. Makar. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

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

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shereen Makar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Makar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Makar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 447-4772 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Makar accept in Madison, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Makar's office located?

    Dr. Shereen Makar's Primary Practice

    200 Madison Ave Bldg 4

    Madison, NJ 07940

    (201) 447-4772

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    Dr. Shereen Makar's Practice 2

    506 6th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

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    Dr. Shereen Makar's Practice 3

    263 7th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

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

    Dr. Makar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659317824.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makar?

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

    What is Dr. Shereen Makar's specialty?

    Dr. Makar is a Physiatrist near Madison, 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. Shereen Makar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Makar is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 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. Shereen Makar accepting new patients in Madison, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Shereen Makar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shereen Makar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Makar's office at (201) 447-4772 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shereen Makar?

    Please contact Dr. Makar's office at (201) 447-4772 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Makar's office located?

    Dr. Makar's offices are located in Madison, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shereen Makar have?

    Dr. Shereen Makar is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.