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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alerhand, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Stephen Alerhand, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Alerhand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alerhand’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alerhand’s office at (732) 580-2211.
What languages does Dr. Alerhand speak?
Dr. Alerhand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alerhand typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alerhand 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. Alerhand. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alerhand typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Alerhand may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Alerhand's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alerhand accept my insurance?
Dr. Alerhand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 580-2211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alerhand accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Alerhand in Newark, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alerhand's office located?
What is Dr. Alerhand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alerhand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265876874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alerhand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alerhand
What is Dr. Stephen Alerhand's specialty?
Dr. Alerhand is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newark, 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 this Dr. Stephen Alerhand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alerhand is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Stephen Alerhand accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Alerhand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Alerhand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alerhand's office at (732) 580-2211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Alerhand?
Please contact Dr. Alerhand's office at (732) 580-2211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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