Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saaraswat, Internist in Old Bridge, NJ?
Where did Dr. Saaraswat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: S M S Med Coll- Univ Of Rajasthan- Jaipur- Rajasthan- India
Is Dr. Saaraswat board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Saaraswat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saaraswat speak?
Dr. Saaraswat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Saaraswat typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Saaraswat 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. Saaraswat. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Saaraswat typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijay Saaraswat 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. Saaraswat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saaraswat accept my insurance?
Dr. Saaraswat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 963-6551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saaraswat accept in Old Bridge, NJ?
Dr. Saaraswat in Old Bridge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saaraswat's office located?
Dr. Vijay Saaraswat also offers virtual visits
Dr. Vijay Saaraswat's Primary Practice
3 Hospital Plz Ste 409
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(718) 963-6551
What hospitals are Dr. Saaraswat affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saaraswat has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saaraswat's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saaraswat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003800095.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saaraswat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saaraswat
What is Dr. Vijay Saaraswat's specialty?
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.