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Dr. Laura Tavarez, MD

Forked River, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tavarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tavarez’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tavarez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tavarez typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Tavarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    225 60th St

    West New York, NJ 07093

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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.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Tavarez is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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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