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Dr. Christopher Tolerico, MD

Bayonne, NJ

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tolerico, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bayonne, NJ?

    Dr. Christopher Tolerico, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bayonne, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tolerico graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine. Dr. Tolerico is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tolerico’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tolerico’s office at (201) 858-5000.

    Where did Dr. Tolerico go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine

    Is Dr. Tolerico board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Tolerico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tolerico speak?

    Dr. Tolerico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tolerico treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tolerico 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. Tolerico. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Bruise on Head
    • Bruises
    • Head contusion
    • Head bump
    • Black and blue mark on head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0093XA: Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Tolerico perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Tolerico may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tolerico's office.

    Does Dr. Tolerico accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tolerico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 858-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tolerico accept in Bayonne, NJ?

    Dr. Tolerico in Bayonne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tolerico's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Tolerico's Primary Practice

    29 E 29th St

    Bayonne, NJ 07002

    (201) 858-5000

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    Dr. Christopher Tolerico's Practice 2

    176 Palisade Ave

    Jersey City, NJ 07306

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    Dr. Christopher Tolerico's Practice 3

    425 Jack Martin Blvd

    Brick, NJ 08724

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    What is Dr. Tolerico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tolerico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982627451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tolerico?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tolerico

    What is Dr. Christopher Tolerico's specialty?

    Dr. Tolerico is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bayonne, NJ. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Tolerico to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Tolerico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tolerico is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Ocean 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Christopher Tolerico accepting new patients in Bayonne, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Tolerico is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Tolerico offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tolerico's office at (201) 858-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Tolerico?

    Please contact Dr. Tolerico's office at (201) 858-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Tolerico have?

    Dr. Christopher Tolerico is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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