23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Swaminathan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Shobha Swaminathan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Swaminathan completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Swaminathan is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swaminathan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swaminathan’s office at (973) 972-4071.
Where did Dr. Swaminathan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Swaminathan board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Swaminathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Swaminathan speak?
Dr. Swaminathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Swaminathan typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Swaminathan 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. Swaminathan. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Swaminathan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shobha Swaminathan may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Swaminathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Swaminathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-4071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swaminathan accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Swaminathan in Newark, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Swaminathan's office located?
What is Dr. Swaminathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swaminathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275564411.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swaminathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swaminathan
What is Dr. Shobha Swaminathan's specialty?
Dr. Swaminathan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shobha Swaminathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Swaminathan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital - Newark. 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shobha Swaminathan accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Swaminathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shobha Swaminathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (973) 972-4071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shobha Swaminathan?
Please contact Dr. Swaminathan's office at (973) 972-4071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shobha Swaminathan have?
Dr. Shobha Swaminathan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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