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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendez, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Montclair, NJ?
Dr. Robertha Mendez, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Montclair, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mendez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez’s office at (201) 678-1800.
What languages does Dr. Mendez speak?
Dr. Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mendez typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendez 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. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mendez typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mendez. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 678-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez accept in Montclair, NJ?
Dr. Mendez in Montclair, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mendez's office located?
Dr. Robertha Mendez's Primary Practice
28 Valley Rd # 148
Montclair, NJ 07042
(201) 678-1800
What is Dr. Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972987907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez
What is Dr. Robertha Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Mendez is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Montclair, NJ.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Robertha Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez is affiliated with Hackensack 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robertha Mendez accepting new patients in Montclair, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Robertha Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robertha Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (201) 678-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robertha Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (201) 678-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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