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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karu, Internist in Dunellen, NJ?
Dr. Amir Karu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dunellen, NJ. Dr. Karu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karu’s office at (732) 968-2811.
What languages does Dr. Karu speak?
Dr. Karu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karu 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. Karu. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amir Karu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Karu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karu accept my insurance?
Dr. Karu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 968-2811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karu accept in Dunellen, NJ?
Dr. Karu in Dunellen, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karu's office located?
What is Dr. Karu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437549730.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karu
What is Dr. Amir Karu's specialty?
Dr. Karu is a Internist near Dunellen, NJ.
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. Amir Karu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karu is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amir Karu accepting new patients in Dunellen, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Amir Karu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Karu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karu's office at (732) 968-2811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Karu?
Please contact Dr. Karu's office at (732) 968-2811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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