Summary

Dr. Alka Patel has practiced internal medicine, preventive medicine, and emergency medicine for 44 years. She treats 2019 Novel Coronavirus, viral infections, and chronic cough, and performs COVID-19 testing and rapid strep testing. Dr. Patel earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and sees patients in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • Topiwala National Medical College
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 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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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Italian, Spanish
Plainfield , NJBrooklyn , NYRockaway , NJHillsborough , NJ
Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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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
  • Preventive Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Alka Jashbhai 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

Medical School

Graduated from Topiwala National Medical College in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Patel's NPI number is 1790804201.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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