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Dr. Erik Svensson, MD

Hackensack, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Svensson, Hospitalist in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. Erik Svensson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Svensson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Svensson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Svensson’s office at (201) 447-8618.

    What languages does Dr. Svensson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Svensson typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Svensson 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. Svensson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Svensson typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Erik Svensson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Svensson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Svensson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Svensson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 447-8618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Svensson accept in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. Svensson in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Transamerica

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Svensson's office located?

    Dr. Erik Svensson's Primary Practice

    30 Prospect Ave

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    (201) 447-8618

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    Dr. Erik Svensson's Practice 2

    350 Forsgate Dr

    Monroe, NJ 08831

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    Dr. Erik Svensson's Practice 3

    1 Plainsboro Rd

    Plainsboro, NJ 08536

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

    Dr. Svensson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770879371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Svensson?

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

    What is Dr. Erik Svensson's specialty?

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Erik Svensson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Svensson is affiliated with The Valley Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, St. Joseph's University 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Erik Svensson accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Erik Svensson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erik Svensson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Svensson's office at (201) 447-8618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Erik Svensson?

    Please contact Dr. Svensson's office at (201) 447-8618 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Svensson's office located?

    Dr. Svensson's offices are located in Hackensack, NJ, Monroe, NJ, and Plainsboro, NJ.