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Who is Dr. Mendez Morales, Pediatrician in Bayonne, NJ?
Dr. Alba Mendez Morales, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bayonne, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mendez Morales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez Morales’s office at (973) 268-5862.
What languages does Dr. Mendez Morales speak?
Dr. Mendez Morales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mendez Morales typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mendez Morales 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. Mendez Morales. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mendez Morales typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Alba Mendez Morales may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Mendez Morales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mendez Morales accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez Morales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 268-5862 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez Morales accept in Bayonne, NJ?
Dr. Mendez Morales in Bayonne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mendez Morales' office located?
Dr. Alba Mendez Morales' Primary Practice
1222 Kennedy Blvd
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(973) 268-5862
What is Dr. Mendez Morales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992914147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez Morales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez Morales
What is Dr. Alba Mendez Morales's specialty?
Dr. Mendez Morales is a Pediatrician near Bayonne, NJ.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Alba Mendez Morales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez Morales is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alba Mendez Morales accepting new patients in Bayonne, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Alba Mendez Morales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alba Mendez Morales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez Morales's office at (973) 268-5862 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alba Mendez Morales?
Please contact Dr. Mendez Morales's office at (973) 268-5862 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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