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Dr. Edward Hedlund, MD

River Edge, NJ

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hedlund, Internist in River Edge, NJ?

    Dr. Edward Hedlund, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in River Edge, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Radiology. Dr. Hedlund graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at Columbia Univ Sch Pub Hlth, Radiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Radiology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hedlund is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hedlund’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hedlund’s office at (201) 343-4332.

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

    • Residency: Columbia Univ Sch Pub Hlth, Radiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Radiology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | New York Presbyterian-Columbia | Univ of British Columbia/BC Children's Hospital

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    Is Dr. Hedlund board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Hedlund, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Hedlund speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hedlund treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Hedlund 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. Hedlund. 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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nutritional Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Dietary Anemia
    • Malnutrition Anemia
    • Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Circulatory System Disorder
    • Other Blood Vessel Problems
    • Unspecified Circulatory Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I998: Other disorder of circulatory system

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Hedlund perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Hedlund may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hedlund accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hedlund accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 343-4332 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hedlund accept in River Edge, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hedlund's office located?

    Dr. Edward Hedlund's Primary Practice

    268 Kinderkamack Rd

    River Edge, NJ 07661

    (201) 343-4332

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    Dr. Edward Hedlund's Practice 2

    751 Teaneck Rd

    Teaneck, NJ 07666

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

    Dr. Hedlund's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386668622.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hedlund?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Hedlund's specialty?

    Dr. Hedlund is a Internist near River Edge, NJ.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Hedlund to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Hedlund affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hedlund is affiliated with Holy Name 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Edward Hedlund accepting new patients in River Edge, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Hedlund is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Hedlund offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hedlund's office at (201) 343-4332 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Hedlund?

    Please contact Dr. Hedlund's office at (201) 343-4332 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Hedlund have?

    Dr. Edward Hedlund is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Radiology.

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