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Dr. Harpreet Sidhu, MD

Dr. Harpreet Sidhu, MD

Plainsboro, NJ

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sidhu, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Plainsboro, NJ?

    Dr. Harpreet Sidhu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Plainsboro, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Sidhu graduated from MBBS, Medical College, Amritsar, India. Dr. Sidhu is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sidhu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sidhu’s office at (609) 632-0225.

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

    • Fellowship: UMDNJ-RWJ University Hospital-Geriatrics

    • Medical School: GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE | MBBS, Medical College, Amritsar, India

    What languages does Dr. Sidhu speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Sidhu treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sidhu 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. Sidhu. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures

    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:

    • Anorexia
    • Eating Disorder
    • Loss of appetite
    • Lack of desire to eat
    • Eating disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R630: Anorexia

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Which procedures does Dr. Sidhu perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Harpreet Sidhu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sidhu's office.

    Does Dr. Sidhu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sidhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 632-0225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sidhu accept in Plainsboro, NJ?

    Dr. Sidhu in Plainsboro, 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

    • Braven Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sidhu's office located?

    Dr. Harpreet Sidhu's Primary Practice

    1 Plainsboro Rd

    Plainsboro, NJ 08536

    (609) 632-0225

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    Dr. Harpreet Sidhu's Practice 2

    105 College Rd E Fl 2

    Princeton, NJ 08540

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

    Dr. Sidhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346271756.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sidhu?

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

    What is Dr. Harpreet Sidhu's specialty?

    Dr. Sidhu is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Plainsboro, NJ. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Sidhu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Harpreet Sidhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sidhu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Harpreet Sidhu accepting new patients in Plainsboro, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Harpreet Sidhu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harpreet Sidhu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (609) 632-0225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harpreet Sidhu?

    Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (609) 632-0225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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