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Dr. Nelson Aluya, MD

Monroe, NY

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aluya, Internist in Monroe, NY?

    Dr. Nelson Aluya, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Monroe, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Aluya is fluent in English, Spanish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aluya’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aluya’s office at (973) 926-7300.

    Is Dr. Aluya board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Aluya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Aluya speak?

    Dr. Aluya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Aluya typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Aluya 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. Aluya. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Aluya typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Aluya 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. Aluya. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Aluya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aluya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 926-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aluya accept in Monroe, NY?

    Dr. Aluya in Monroe, NY 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)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Aluya's office located?

    Dr. Nelson Aluya's Primary Practice

    9 Meron Dr Unit 14

    Monroe, NY 10950

    (973) 926-7300

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    Dr. Nelson Aluya's Practice 2

    92 -96 Ferry St Ironbound Medical And Dental Clinic

    Newark, NJ 07104

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    Dr. Nelson Aluya's Practice 3

    741 Broadway

    Newark, NJ 07104

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    What is Dr. Aluya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Aluya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942457916.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aluya?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aluya

    What is Dr. Nelson Aluya's specialty?

    Dr. Aluya is a Internist near Monroe, NY.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Nelson Aluya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aluya is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, 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

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    Is Nelson Aluya accepting new patients in Monroe, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Aluya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nelson Aluya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aluya's office at (973) 926-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nelson Aluya?

    Please contact Dr. Aluya's office at (973) 926-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Aluya have?

    Dr. Nelson Aluya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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