Summary

Dr. Akshay Patel treats loss of trunk control, limping, and weakness, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and bedside swallow exams. He has practiced internal medicine for 42 years and is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Dr. Patel completed his residency at St. John Episcopal Hospital and sees patients in Toms River and Lakewood, New Jersey. He speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 42 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St John Episcopal Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Akshay Dhirajbhai Patel has 3 locations

Shore Medical Specialists

9 Hospital Dr Ste B1Toms River, NJ 08755
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English Speaks English, Gujarati
Toms River , NJMesquite , TXLyons , COToms River , NJ
Med School: B J Medical College Ahmedabad Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akshay Dhirajbhai Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Akshay Dhirajbhai Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Akshay Dhirajbhai Patel has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Akshay Dhirajbhai Patel holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St John Episcopal Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from B J Medical College Ahmedabad in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Patel's NPI number is 1396737581.

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Dr. Akshay Patel speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Akshay Patel's office is located at 9 Hospital Dr Ste B1, Toms River, NJ, 08755.
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