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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nejad, Cardiologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Karan Nejad, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Nejad graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Allegheny Gen Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nejad is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nejad’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nejad’s office.
Where did Dr. Nejad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny Gen Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Allegheny Gen Hospital | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nejad speak?
Dr. Nejad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nejad treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nejad 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. Nejad. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Nejad perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karan Nejad may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nejad's office.
Does Dr. Nejad accept my insurance?
Dr. Nejad 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. Nejad accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Nejad in Hackensack, 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)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nejad's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Karan Nejad an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Nejad has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Nejad, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Nejad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nejad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083757744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nejad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nejad
What is Dr. Karan Nejad's specialty?
Dr. Nejad is a Cardiologist near Hackensack, NJ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Nejad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karan Nejad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nejad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Karan Nejad accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Karan Nejad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karan Nejad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nejad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karan Nejad?
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30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601