Dr. Ashraf Malek, MD
Toms River, NJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Malek, Transplant Hepatologist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Ashraf Malek, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Malek graduated from Sir Salimullah Medical College and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Malek is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malek’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malek’s office.
Where did Dr. Malek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Sir Salimullah Medical College | Sir Salimullah Medical College
Is Dr. Malek board certified as a Transplant Hepatologist?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf Malek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Malek speak?
Dr. Malek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Malek treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Malek 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. Malek. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Portal hypertension
- Enlarged Liver
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- High Blood Pressure
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
- Hepatomegaly
- Swollen liver
- Liver enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R188: Other ascites
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
- K766: Portal hypertension
- R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
What procedures does Dr. Malek perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Malek performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Malek. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Malek accept my insurance?
Dr. Malek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malek accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Malek in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Malek's office located?
What is Dr. Malek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427194075.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malek
What is Dr. Ashraf Malek's specialty?
Dr. Malek is a Transplant Hepatologist near Toms River, NJ. An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes. Contact Dr. Malek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ashraf Malek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Malek is affiliated with Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Jefferson Stratford Hospital 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
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Is Ashraf Malek accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf Malek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashraf Malek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malek's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashraf Malek?
Please contact Dr. Malek's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashraf Malek have?
Dr. Ashraf Malek is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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