Summary

Dr. Iris Herrera is an internal medicine physician with 38 years of experience caring for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed her internal medicine residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Herrera is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care in English.

Dr. Herrera practices at University Hospital and sees patients at Rutgers Health Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. She specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations when blood pressure becomes dangerously elevated. Her approach to patient care includes coordinating strength training programs and ordering routine blood work to monitor overall health. Patients have given Dr. Herrera an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her comprehensive internal medicine expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Rutgers Health Internal Medicine

140 Bergen St Level FNewark, NJ 07103

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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38 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
Newark , NJBronx , NYWestfield , NJHopelawn , NJ
Med School: Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: Rangpur Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Iris C Herrera

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Iris C Herrera has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Iris C Herrera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Iris C Herrera holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and New Jersey. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud in 1988, University Catol Madre Y Maestra (Ucmm)- Fac De Cien Med- Santiago in 1988, and Catholic University of Mother And Maestra (Pucmm) / Faculty of Health Science in 1988.

NPI Number

Iris C Herrera's NPI number is 1457446643.

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Which hospitals is Iris Herrera affiliated with?
Iris Herrera is affiliated with University Hospital.
Where is Iris Herrera's office located?
Iris Herrera's office is located at 140 Bergen St Level F, Newark, NJ, 07103.

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