33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garten, Diagnostic Radiologist in Livingston, NJ?
Where did Dr. Garten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Garten board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Garten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Garten speak?
Dr. Garten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Garten typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Garten 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. Garten. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Garten typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Garten 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. Garten. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Does Dr. Garten accept my insurance?
Dr. Garten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 322-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garten accept in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Garten in Livingston, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Promedica Health Systems
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Garten's office located?
Dr. Alan Garten's Primary Practice
94 Old Short Hills Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 322-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Garten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Garten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932137569.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garten