
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dayal, Critical Care Surgeon in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Saraswati Dayal, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Dayal graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Dayal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dayal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dayal’s office at (201) 996-2900.
Where did Dr. Dayal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Dayal board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Saraswati Dayal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dayal speak?
Dr. Dayal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Dayal typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Dayal 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. Dayal. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Dayal typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Dayal 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. Dayal. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Does Dr. Dayal accept my insurance?
Dr. Dayal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 996-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dayal accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Dayal in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fidelity Insurance Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dayal's office located?
Dr. Saraswati Dayal's Primary Practice
5 Summit Ave Ste 105
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 996-2900
What is Dr. Dayal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dayal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548208135.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dayal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dayal
What is Dr. Saraswati Dayal's specialty?
Dr. Dayal is a Critical Care Surgeon near Hackensack, NJ.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Saraswati Dayal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dayal is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Saraswati Dayal accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Saraswati Dayal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saraswati Dayal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dayal's office at (201) 996-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saraswati Dayal?
Please contact Dr. Dayal's office at (201) 996-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saraswati Dayal have?
Dr. Saraswati Dayal is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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