10 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Awwad, Family Medicine Specialist in Paramus, NJ?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Awwad?
Dr. Christopher Awwad, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Awwad empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gender-Affirming Care, HIV Prevention, LGBTQ+ Health, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Paramus, NJ community, Dr. Awwad is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Awwad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Plainview Hospital | Plainview Hospital
Medical School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Awwad speak?
Dr. Awwad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Awwad typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Awwad 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. Awwad. 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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Awwad typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Awwad may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Awwad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Awwad accept my insurance?
Dr. Awwad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 719-3086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awwad accept in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Awwad in Paramus, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Spectrum
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Awwad's office located?
Dr. Christopher Awwad's Primary Practice
230 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(516) 719-3086
What hospitals are Dr. Awwad affiliated with?
Dr. Awwad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Awwad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awwad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679917249.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awwad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awwad