Summary

Dr. Alka Patel is a physician specializing in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and emergency medicine. She earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and brings four decades of clinical experience to her practice. Her extensive background spans multiple areas of medicine, allowing her to provide comprehensive care across different healthcare settings.

Dr. Patel practices at Neighborhood Health Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, where she focuses on treating conditions such as respiratory infections, throat inflammation, and persistent coughs. She performs important diagnostic procedures including COVID-19 testing and various culture tests to identify infections in sputum, skin, and wounds. Her broad expertise in both preventative and emergency medicine enables her to address both routine health maintenance and urgent medical concerns for her patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • Topiwala National Medical College
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield

1700 Myrtle Ave # 58Plainfield, NJ 07063
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

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44 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Plainfield , NJFanwood , NJWestfield , NJRockaway , NJ
Med School: Topiwala National Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alka Jashbhai Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alka Jashbhai Patel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alka Jashbhai Patel has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Preventative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Topiwala National Medical CollegeGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Alka Patel's office is located at 1700 Myrtle Ave # 58, Plainfield, NJ, 07063.
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