20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blaivas, Internist in Hackensack, NJ?
Where did Dr. Blaivas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blaivas speak?
Dr. Blaivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Blaivas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Blaivas 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. Blaivas. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Blaivas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Allen Blaivas 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
Please contact Dr. Blaivas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blaivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Blaivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (551) 996-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blaivas accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Blaivas in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blaivas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Blaivas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blaivas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blaivas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blaivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104830397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blaivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blaivas
What is Dr. Allen Blaivas's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.