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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Umakanthan, Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Umakanthan is fluent in English, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Umakanthan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umakanthan’s office at (609) 599-5433.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Umakanthan?
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Umakanthan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Delirium, Dementia, Palliative Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newark/NJ community, Dr. Umakanthan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Umakanthan speak?
Dr. Umakanthan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
German
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Umakanthan treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Umakanthan 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. Umakanthan. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
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
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Does Dr. Umakanthan accept my insurance?
Dr. Umakanthan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 599-5433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umakanthan accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Umakanthan in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
Trinity Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Umakanthan's office located?
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan's Primary Practice
166 Lyons Ave Fl 2
Newark, NJ 07112
(609) 599-5433
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan's Practice 2
201 Lyons Ave Ste L4
Newark, NJ 07112
(201) 512-9494
What is Dr. Umakanthan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umakanthan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609973346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umakanthan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umakanthan
What is Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan's specialty?
Dr. Umakanthan is a Specialist near Newark, NJ. Contact Dr. Umakanthan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Umakanthan is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Suganthini Umakanthan accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Umakanthan's office at (609) 599-5433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suganthini Umakanthan?
Please contact Dr. Umakanthan's office at (609) 599-5433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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