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Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan, MD

Freehold, NJ

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nijhawan, Internist in Freehold, NJ?

    Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Freehold, NJ. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Nijhawan graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed her residency at Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nijhawan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nijhawan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nijhawan’s office at (732) 462-6080.

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

    • Residency: Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | Butler University in Indianapolis

    Is Dr. Nijhawan board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nijhawan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Nijhawan treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Nijhawan 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. Nijhawan. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Muscle Wasting
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Right Shoulder Muscle Atrophy
    • Right Shoulder Muscle Loss
    • Shrinking Right Shoulder Muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62511: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Nijhawan perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nijhawan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nijhawan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 462-6080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nijhawan accept in Freehold, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nijhawan's office located?

    Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan's Primary Practice

    1000 W Main St

    Freehold, NJ 07728

    (732) 462-6080

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

    Dr. Nijhawan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629088695.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nijhawan?

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

    What is Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan's specialty?

    Dr. Nijhawan is a Internist near Freehold, 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. Nijhawan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nijhawan is affiliated with Atlantic Health CentraState 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 Minakashi Nijhawan accepting new patients in Freehold, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nijhawan's office at (732) 462-6080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Minakashi Nijhawan?

    Please contact Dr. Nijhawan's office at (732) 462-6080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan have?

    Dr. Minakashi Nijhawan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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