32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alturk, Specialist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Najib Alturk, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Alturk graduated from Aleppo University and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alturk is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alturk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alturk’s office at (732) 281-6101.
Where did Dr. Alturk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine | St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Aleppo University | Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alturk speak?
Dr. Alturk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alturk treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Alturk 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. Alturk. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Does Dr. Alturk accept my insurance?
Dr. Alturk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 281-6101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alturk accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Alturk in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alturk's office located?
Dr. Najib Alturk's Primary Practice
508 Lakehurst Rd Ste 2B
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 281-6101
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Najib Alturk an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Alturk has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Alturk, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Alturk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alturk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023034774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alturk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alturk
What is Dr. Najib Alturk's specialty?
Dr. Alturk is a Specialist near Toms River, NJ. Contact Dr. Alturk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Najib Alturk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alturk is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River 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
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Is Najib Alturk accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Najib Alturk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Najib Alturk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alturk's office at (732) 281-6101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Najib Alturk?
Please contact Dr. Alturk's office at (732) 281-6101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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