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Dr. James Brief, MD

Passaic, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brief, Pediatrician in Passaic, NJ?

    Dr. James Brief, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Passaic, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brief is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brief’s office at (973) 249-8100.

    What languages does Dr. Brief speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brief treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brief 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. Brief. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
    • H1032: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Newborn Feeding Problems
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant and Newborn Nutrition
    • Other infant feeding difficulties
    • Miscellaneous baby eating issues
    • Neonatal feeding disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P928: Other feeding problems of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Skin and Nail Yeast Infection
    • Nail Disease
    • Skin Infection
    • Yeast Infection
    • Cutaneous candidiasis
    • Onychomycosis (Candida)
    • Candida skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B372: Candidiasis of skin and nail

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Brief perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. James Brief may include:

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

    Does Dr. Brief accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brief accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 249-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brief accept in Passaic, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Express Scripts

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Brief's office located?

    Dr. James Brief's Primary Practice

    298 Passaic St

    Passaic, NJ 07055

    (973) 249-8100

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    Dr. James Brief's Practice 2

    732 5th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11232

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    Dr. James Brief's Practice 3

    1323 Greene Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11237

    (347) 569-6006

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

    Dr. Brief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013144104.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brief?

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

    What is Dr. James Brief's specialty?

    Dr. Brief is a Pediatrician near Passaic, NJ. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Brief to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Brief affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brief is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 James Brief accepting new patients in Passaic, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Brief is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Brief offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brief's office at (973) 249-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Brief?

    Please contact Dr. Brief's office at (973) 249-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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