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Dr. Israel Cofsky, MD

Lakewood, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cofsky, Internist in Lakewood, NJ?

    Dr. Israel Cofsky, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cofsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cofsky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cofsky’s office at (732) 363-5404.

    What languages does Dr. Cofsky speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cofsky treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cofsky 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. Cofsky. 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:

    • Huntington's Disease
    • Huntington Chorea
    • HD
    • Genetic Brain Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G10: Huntington's disease

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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
    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle condition
    • Muscle problem
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M629: Disorder of muscle, unspecified

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Which procedures does Dr. Cofsky perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Israel Cofsky may include:

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

    Does Dr. Cofsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cofsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 363-5404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cofsky's office located?

    Dr. Israel Cofsky's Primary Practice

    1352 River Ave

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    (732) 363-5404

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    Dr. Israel Cofsky's Practice 2

    1625 Anderson Ave Ste 204

    Fort Lee, NJ 07024

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    Dr. Israel Cofsky's Practice 3

    300 2nd Ave

    Long Branch, NJ 07740

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

    Dr. Cofsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164953303.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cofsky?

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

    What is Dr. Israel Cofsky's specialty?

    Dr. Cofsky is a Internist near Lakewood, NJ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Cofsky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Israel Cofsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cofsky is affiliated with Centrastate 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Israel Cofsky accepting new patients in Lakewood, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Israel Cofsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Israel Cofsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cofsky's office at (732) 363-5404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Israel Cofsky?

    Please contact Dr. Cofsky's office at (732) 363-5404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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