Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kolessa, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kolessa is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kolessa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kolessa’s office at (551) 996-1140.
Is Dr. Kolessa board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kolessa speak?
Dr. Kolessa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Kolessa treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kolessa 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. Kolessa. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0680: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kolessa perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Kolessa may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kolessa's office.
Does Dr. Kolessa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kolessa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (551) 996-1140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kolessa accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Kolessa in Hackensack, 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
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Kolessa's office located?
Dr. Alexander Kolessa's Primary Practice
360 Essex St Ste 401
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(551) 996-1140
What is Dr. Kolessa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kolessa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902009459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kolessa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kolessa
What is Dr. Alexander Kolessa's specialty?
Dr. Kolessa is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Hackensack, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Kolessa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Kolessa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kolessa is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Alexander Kolessa accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Kolessa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Kolessa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kolessa's office at (551) 996-1140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Kolessa?
Please contact Dr. Kolessa's office at (551) 996-1140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Kolessa have?
Dr. Alexander Kolessa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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