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Dr. Kristen Harris, MD

Edison, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harris, Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists in Edison, NJ?

    Dr. Kristen Harris, MD is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Harris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harris’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harris’s office at (732) 321-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Harris speak?

    Dr. Harris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Harris treat?

    As a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, Dr. Harris 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. Harris. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects
    • 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
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • TBI
    • Head injury
    • Brain trauma
    • Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S062X9D: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Blood Clotting Disorder
    • Coagulopathy
    • Hemorrhagic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X9D: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

    Does Dr. Harris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harris 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. Harris accept in Edison, NJ?

    Dr. Harris in Edison, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • Continental Life Insurance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geico

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Harris' office located?

    Dr. Kristen Harris' Primary Practice

    65 James St

    Edison, NJ 08820

    (732) 321-7000

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    Dr. Kristen Harris' Practice 2

    1400 Locust St Ste 11516

    Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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    What is Dr. Harris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Harris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962906024.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harris?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harris

    What is Dr. Kristen Harris's specialty?

    Dr. Harris is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists near Edison, NJ. A physiatrist specializing in Brain Injury Medicine focuses on preventing brain injuries and providing evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injuries. This specialist addresses various injury-related disorders that impact psychosocial, educational, and vocational functioning, as well as injuries to the central nervous system. Contact Dr. Harris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristen Harris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harris is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack 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

    Where can I learn more about Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists?

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    Is Kristen Harris accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Harris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Harris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (732) 321-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristen Harris?

    Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (732) 321-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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