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Dr. Souhir Alturk, MD

Dr. Souhir Alturk, MD

Pediatrician

Toms River, NJ

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alturk, Pediatrician in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Souhir Alturk, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Alturk graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Alturk is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alturk’s office at (732) 818-9955.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alturk board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Souhir Alturk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Alturk typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Alturk typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alturk 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Alturk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alturk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 818-9955 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alturk's office located?

    Dr. Souhir Alturk's Primary Practice

    9 Hospital Dr Ste C27

    Toms River, NJ 08755

    (732) 818-9955

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    What is Dr. Alturk's NPI number?A 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 1316024888.

    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. Souhir Alturk's specialty?

    Dr. Alturk is a Pediatrician near Toms River, NJ.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Souhir Alturk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alturk is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River, Atlantic Health Centrastate 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Souhir Alturk accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Souhir Alturk is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Souhir Alturk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alturk's office at (732) 818-9955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Souhir Alturk?

    Please contact Dr. Alturk's office at (732) 818-9955 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alturk's office located?

    Dr. Alturk's office is located in Toms River, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Souhir Alturk have?

    Dr. Souhir Alturk is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.