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Dr. Tania Afonso, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Afonso, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Tania Afonso, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afonso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afonso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afonso’s office at (908) 670-5614.

    What languages does Dr. Afonso speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afonso typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Afonso 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. Afonso. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afonso typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tania Afonso may include:

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

    Does Dr. Afonso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Afonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 670-5614 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Afonso accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • American International Group

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Afonso's office located?

    Dr. Tania Afonso's Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (908) 670-5614

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    Dr. Tania Afonso's Practice 2

    29 E 29th St

    Bayonne, NJ 07002

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    Dr. Tania Afonso's Practice 3

    727 N Beers St

    Holmdel, NJ 07733

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

    Dr. Afonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417210394.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afonso?

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

    What is Dr. Tania Afonso's specialty?

    Dr. Afonso is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Berkeley Heights, NJ.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Tania Afonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Afonso is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Tania Afonso accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Tania Afonso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tania Afonso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Afonso's office at (908) 670-5614 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tania Afonso?

    Please contact Dr. Afonso's office at (908) 670-5614 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Afonso's office located?

    Dr. Afonso's offices are located in Berkeley Heights, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Holmdel, NJ.