20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Platzman, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Princeton, NJ?
Dr. Robert Platzman, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Princeton, NJ. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Platzman graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Platzman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Platzman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Platzman’s office at (609) 921-8766.
Where did Dr. Platzman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Platzman board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Platzman, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Platzman speak?
Dr. Platzman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Platzman typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Platzman 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. Platzman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Platzman typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Platzman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Platzman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Does Dr. Platzman accept my insurance?
Dr. Platzman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 921-8766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Platzman accept in Princeton, NJ?
Dr. Platzman in Princeton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Platzman's office located?
Dr. Robert Platzman's Primary Practice
601 Ewing St Ste C7
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-8766
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Platzman?
Dr. Platzman has appointments available at his Princeton, NJ office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Platzman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Platzman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497852966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Platzman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Platzman
What is Dr. Robert Platzman's specialty?
Dr. Platzman is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Princeton, NJ.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Robert Platzman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Platzman is affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital, Hunterdon Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Platzman accepting new patients in Princeton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Robert Platzman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Platzman offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Platzman, or call (609) 921-8766 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Platzman?
Please contact Dr. Platzman's office at (609) 921-8766 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Platzman have?
Dr. Robert Platzman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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