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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alder, Internist in Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Edward Alder, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Plainfield, NJ. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alder graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alder’s office at (908) 222-0600.
Where did Dr. Alder go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Muhlenberg Reg Med Center | MUHLENBERG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Alder board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Alder, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alder speak?
Dr. Alder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alder treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alder 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. Alder. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
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:
- 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69352: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Which procedures does Dr. Alder perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Alder may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alder's office.
Does Dr. Alder accept my insurance?
Dr. Alder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 222-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alder accept in Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Alder in Plainfield, 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
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alder's office located?
What is Dr. Alder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487749420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alder
What is Dr. Edward Alder's specialty?
Dr. Alder is a Internist near Plainfield, NJ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Alder to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edward Alder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alder is affiliated with Morristown 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 Internist?
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Is Edward Alder accepting new patients in Plainfield, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Edward Alder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Alder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alder's office at (908) 222-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Alder?
Please contact Dr. Alder's office at (908) 222-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Alder have?
Dr. Edward Alder is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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