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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vijay, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Prateek Vijay, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vijay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vijay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vijay’s office at (732) 321-7000.
What languages does Dr. Vijay speak?
Dr. Vijay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vijay typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vijay 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. Vijay. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vijay typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Prateek Vijay may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Vijay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vijay accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 321-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vijay accept in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Vijay in Edison, 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
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vijay's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vijay affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vijay has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center,Edison, NJ
Ranked Mastectomy
Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center,Edison, NJ
Ranked Mastectomy
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center,Perth Amboy, NJ
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center,Perth Amboy, NJ
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Hackensack University Medical Center,Hackensack, NJRanked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 9 Procedures
Hackensack University Medical Center,Hackensack, NJ
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 9 Procedures
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center,Summit, NJ
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center,Summit, NJ
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center,Old Bridge, NJRanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center,Old Bridge, NJ
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center,Plainsboro, NJGold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center,Plainsboro, NJ
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
What is Dr. Vijay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vijay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750743779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vijay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vijay
What is Dr. Prateek Vijay's specialty?
Dr. Vijay is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Edison, NJ.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is Dr. Prateek Vijay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vijay is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Penn Medicine Princeton 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. Prateek Vijay accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Prateek Vijay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prateek Vijay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vijay's office at (732) 321-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Prateek Vijay?
Please contact Dr. Vijay's office at (732) 321-7000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Vijay's office located?
Dr. Vijay's offices are located in Edison, NJ and Summit, NJ.
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