37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prins, Internist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Edward Prins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Prins graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prins’s office at (201) 646-0001.
Where did Dr. Prins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Hackensack University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers | University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Is Dr. Prins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Prins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prins speak?
Dr. Prins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Prins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Prins 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. Prins. 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.
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Prins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Prins may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Prins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prins accept my insurance?
Dr. Prins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 646-0001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prins accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Prins in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prins' office located?
What is Dr. Prins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619978905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prins
What is Dr. Edward Prins's specialty?
Dr. Prins is a Internist near Hackensack, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edward Prins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prins is affiliated with Hackensack 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Prins accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Edward Prins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Prins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prins's office at (201) 646-0001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Prins?
Please contact Dr. Prins's office at (201) 646-0001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Prins have?
Dr. Edward Prins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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