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Dr. Ralph Hawks, MD

Dr. Ralph Hawks, MD

Livingston, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hawks, Internist in Livingston, NJ?

    Dr. Ralph Hawks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Livingston, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hawks completed his residency at UMDNJ/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School-Family Pra. Dr. Hawks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawks’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawks’s office at (570) 421-8526.

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

    • Residency: UMDNJ/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School-Family Pra | University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey

    • Medical School: University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey-Piscataway

    Is Dr. Hawks board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ralph Hawks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hawks speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hawks treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hawks 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. Hawks. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute widespread sinus infection
    • Acute inflammation of all sinuses
    • Severe acute sinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0140: Acute pansinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does Dr. Hawks perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hawks 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. Hawks. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Does Dr. Hawks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hawks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 421-8526 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hawks accept in Livingston, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hawks' office located?

    Dr. Ralph Hawks' Primary Practice

    15 Microlab Rd Ste 101

    Livingston, NJ 07039

    (570) 421-8526

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    Dr. Ralph Hawks' Practice 2

    500 Plaza Ct Ste B

    East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

    (570) 421-8526

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    Dr. Ralph Hawks' Practice 3

    208 Lifeline Rd Ste 203

    Stroudsburg, PA 18360

    (570) 664-8770

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

    Dr. Hawks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114917325.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawks?

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

    What is Dr. Ralph Hawks's specialty?

    Dr. Hawks is a Internist near Livingston, 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. Hawks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ralph Hawks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hawks is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Wayne Memorial Hospital 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

    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 Ralph Hawks accepting new patients in Livingston, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Ralph Hawks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ralph Hawks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hawks's office at (570) 421-8526 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ralph Hawks?

    Please contact Dr. Hawks's office at (570) 421-8526 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Hawks have?

    Dr. Ralph Hawks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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