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Dr. Hillary Hawkins, MD

West Orange, NJ

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hawkins, Physiatrist in West Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Hillary Hawkins, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hawkins graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawkins’s office at (877) 749-7428.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Family Medicine | Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Hawkins board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Hillary Hawkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Hawkins speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hawkins typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Femur Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S7292XA: Unspecified fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hawkins typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Hawkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hawkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 749-7428 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hawkins accept in West Orange, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Clover Health Holdings

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hawkins' office located?

    Dr. Hillary Hawkins' Primary Practice

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way

    West Orange, NJ 07052

    (877) 749-7428

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    Dr. Hillary Hawkins' Practice 2

    201 Pleasant Hill Rd

    Chester, NJ 07930

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

    Dr. Hawkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548215874.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawkins?

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

    What is Dr. Hillary Hawkins's specialty?

    Dr. Hawkins is a Physiatrist near West Orange, NJ.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is this Dr. Hillary Hawkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hawkins is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Hunterdon 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Hillary Hawkins accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Hillary Hawkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hillary Hawkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hawkins's office at (877) 749-7428 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hillary Hawkins?

    Please contact Dr. Hawkins's office at (877) 749-7428 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hillary Hawkins have?

    Dr. Hillary Hawkins is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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