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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scutaru, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lakewood, NJ?
Dr. Jacob Scutaru, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, NJ. Dr. Scutaru is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scutaru’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scutaru’s office at (585) 545-7200.
What languages does Dr. Scutaru speak?
Dr. Scutaru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Scutaru typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Scutaru 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. Scutaru. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Scutaru typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Scutaru may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Scutaru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Scutaru accept my insurance?
Dr. Scutaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 545-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scutaru accept in Lakewood, NJ?
Dr. Scutaru in Lakewood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scutaru's office located?
What is Dr. Scutaru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scutaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497195515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scutaru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scutaru
What is Dr. Jacob Scutaru's specialty?
Dr. Scutaru is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lakewood, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jacob Scutaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scutaru is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, A.o. Fox Hospital 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jacob Scutaru accepting new patients in Lakewood, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Scutaru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Scutaru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scutaru's office at (585) 545-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Scutaru?
Please contact Dr. Scutaru's office at (585) 545-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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