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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alzate-Duque, Internist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alzate-Duque is fluent in English, Haitian; Haitian Creole, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alzate-Duque’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alzate-Duque’s office at (973) 972-9000.
What languages does Dr. Alzate-Duque speak?
Dr. Alzate-Duque and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alzate-Duque typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alzate-Duque 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. Alzate-Duque. 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:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alzate-Duque typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alzate-Duque's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alzate-Duque accept my insurance?
Dr. Alzate-Duque accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alzate-Duque accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Alzate-Duque in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alzate-Duque's office located?
What is Dr. Alzate-Duque's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alzate-Duque's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144630229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alzate-Duque?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alzate-Duque
What is Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque's specialty?
Dr. Alzate-Duque is a Internist near Newark, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alzate-Duque is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luis Alzate-Duque accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Alzate-Duque offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alzate-Duque's office at (973) 972-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Alzate-Duque?
Please contact Dr. Alzate-Duque's office at (973) 972-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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