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Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lakewood, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schwarzbaum, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, NJ?

    Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schwarzbaum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwarzbaum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwarzbaum’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Schwarzbaum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schwarzbaum typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schwarzbaum 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. Schwarzbaum. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schwarzbaum typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum may include:

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

    Does Dr. Schwarzbaum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schwarzbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schwarzbaum accept in Lakewood, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Amida Care

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Schwarzbaum's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum's Primary Practice

    1771 Madison Ave

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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    Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum's Practice 2

    4422 3rd Ave

    Bronx, NY 10457

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

    Dr. Schwarzbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588007058.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwarzbaum?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum's specialty?

    Dr. Schwarzbaum is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, NJ.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schwarzbaum is affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Bronxcare Health System, 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum accepting new patients in Lakewood, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schwarzbaum's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Schwarzbaum?

    Please contact Dr. Schwarzbaum's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schwarzbaum's office located?

    Dr. Schwarzbaum's offices are located in Lakewood, NJ and Bronx, NY.