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Dr. Monifa Brooks, MD

Dr. Monifa Brooks, MD

Physiatrist, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist

West Orange, NJ

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brooks, Physiatrist in West Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Monifa Brooks, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Brooks graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (973) 731-3600.

    Where did Dr. Brooks go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?

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

    • English
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Brooks typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
    • Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
    • Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Brooks typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 731-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in West Orange, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Cigna Group

    • Clover Health Holdings

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?

    Dr. Monifa Brooks' Primary Practice

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way

    West Orange, NJ 07052

    (973) 731-3600

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

    Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386633105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?

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

    What is Dr. Monifa Brooks's specialty?

    Dr. Brooks is a Physiatrist near West Orange, NJ.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Monifa Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Cooperman Barnabas 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

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    Is Dr. Monifa Brooks accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Monifa Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Monifa Brooks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brooks' office at (973) 731-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Monifa Brooks?

    Please contact Dr. Brooks' office at (973) 731-3600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?

    Dr. Brooks' office is located in West Orange, NJ.