EverydayHealthLogo
SL

Dr. Sara Leonard, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leonard, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Sara Leonard, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Leonard graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program. Dr. Leonard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leonard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leonard’s office at (732) 571-1000.

    Where did Dr. Leonard go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Leonard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leonard treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leonard 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. Leonard. 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.

    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:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    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:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    Which procedures does Dr. Leonard perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sara Leonard may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leonard's office.

    Does Dr. Leonard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leonard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 571-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leonard accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • SAMBA

    • State of Maine

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Leonard's office located?

    Dr. Sara Leonard's Primary Practice

    317 George St Ste 100

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (732) 571-1000

    Get Directions

    Dr. Sara Leonard's Practice 2

    23 Main St # D1

    Holmdel, NJ 07733

    Get Directions

    Dr. Sara Leonard's Practice 3

    161 Bartley Rd

    Jackson, NJ 08527

    (732) 363-6140

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Leonard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932414620.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leonard?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Leonard's specialty?

    Dr. Leonard is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New Brunswick, NJ. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Leonard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Leonard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leonard is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Sara Leonard accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Leonard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Leonard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leonard's office at (732) 571-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Leonard?

    Please contact Dr. Leonard's office at (732) 571-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Geriatric Medicine Specialist Near New Brunswick, NJ

    Dr. David Howarth

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New Brunswick, NJ
    Dr. Fred Kobylarz, MD

    Geriatric Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New Brunswick, NJ
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    New Brunswick, NJ
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists