EverydayHealthLogo
KP

Dr. Kumar Patel, MD

Rahway, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Family Medicine Specialist in Rahway, NJ?

    Dr. Kumar Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rahway, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (877) 791-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?

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

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kumar Patel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 791-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Rahway, NJ?

    Dr. Patel in Rahway, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Kumar Patel's Primary Practice

    2005 Saint Georges Ave

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    (877) 791-7000

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kumar Patel's Practice 2

    300 South Ave

    Garwood, NJ 07027

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kumar Patel's Practice 3

    33 Overlook Rd Ste 304

    Summit, NJ 07901

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952898140.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Kumar Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rahway, 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. Patel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kumar Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with St. Joseph's University 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

    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 Kumar Patel accepting new patients in Rahway, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Kumar Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kumar Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (877) 791-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kumar Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (877) 791-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Family Medicine Specialist Near Rahway, NJ

    CS

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Rahway, NJ
    SS

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Rahway, NJ
    Dr. David Guzik, DO

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Rahway, NJ
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists