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Dr. Laura Tavarez, MD

Forked River, NJ

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tavarez, Family Medicine Specialist in Forked River, NJ?

    Dr. Laura Tavarez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Forked River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tavarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tavarez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tavarez’s office at (732) 902-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Tavarez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tavarez treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tavarez 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. Tavarez. 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 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    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:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Tavarez perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Tavarez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tavarez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tavarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 902-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tavarez accept in Forked River, NJ?

    Dr. Tavarez in Forked River, 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

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tavarez's office located?

    Dr. Laura Tavarez's Primary Practice

    138 Route 9

    Forked River, NJ 08731

    (732) 902-7000

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    Dr. Laura Tavarez's Practice 2

    138 S Main St

    Forked River, NJ 08731

    (609) 756-0000

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    Dr. Laura Tavarez's Practice 3

    225 60th St

    West New York, NJ 07093

    (201) 869-8888

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

    Dr. Tavarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053675397.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tavarez?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Tavarez's specialty?

    Dr. Tavarez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Forked River, NJ. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tavarez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Tavarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tavarez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Southern Ocean 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family 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 Laura Tavarez accepting new patients in Forked River, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Tavarez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Tavarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tavarez's office at (732) 902-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Tavarez?

    Please contact Dr. Tavarez's office at (732) 902-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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