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Who is Dr. Durante, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Alexa Durante, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Neptune, NJ. Dr. Durante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durante’s office at (732) 776-4483.
What languages does Dr. Durante speak?
Dr. Durante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Durante typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Durante 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. Durante. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Obesity
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Durante typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexa Durante may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Durante's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Durante accept my insurance?
Dr. Durante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 776-4483 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durante accept in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Durante in Neptune, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Durante's office located?
Dr. Alexa Durante's Primary Practice
1945 State Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-4483
What is Dr. Durante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942863568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durante
What is Dr. Alexa Durante's specialty?
Dr. Durante is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Neptune, NJ.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Alexa Durante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durante is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexa Durante accepting new patients in Neptune, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Alexa Durante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexa Durante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office at (732) 776-4483 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexa Durante?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office at (732) 776-4483 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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