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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alafita, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Toah Alafita, DO is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Alafita is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alafita’s office at (973) 971-7550.
Is Dr. Alafita board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Toah Alafita, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alafita speak?
Dr. Alafita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alafita typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alafita 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. Alafita. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alafita typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Toah Alafita may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Alafita's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alafita accept my insurance?
Dr. Alafita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 971-7550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alafita accept in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Alafita in Morristown, 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
MVP Health Care
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alafita's office located?
What is Dr. Alafita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alafita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508059098.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alafita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alafita
What is Dr. Toah Alafita's specialty?
Dr. Alafita is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Morristown, NJ.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Toah Alafita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alafita is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Toah Alafita accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Toah Alafita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Toah Alafita offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alafita's office at (973) 971-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Toah Alafita?
Please contact Dr. Alafita's office at (973) 971-7550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Toah Alafita have?
Dr. Toah Alafita is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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