Summary

Dr. Pankaja Achar is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with expertise in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Achar brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Achar is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center and practices in West Trenton, New Jersey. She focuses on treating patients with chronic lung disease, weakness, and loss of trunk control. Her practice includes physical therapy and strength training approaches to help patients regain function and mobility. Dr. Achar also incorporates occupational therapy techniques into patient care plans.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 44 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Pankaja B Achar has 2 locations

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital

100 Sullivan RdWest Trenton, NJ 08628

Dr. Pankaja B Achar

100 Sullivan WayTrenton, NJ 08628

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
44 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
West Trenton , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Pankaja B Achar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Clover Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Pankaja B Achar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Pankaja B Achar has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Pankaja B Achar 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 University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Achar's NPI number is 1003876186.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Pankaja Achar's office located?
Dr. Pankaja Achar's office is located at 100 Sullivan Rd, West Trenton, NJ, 08628.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pankaja Achar affiliated with?
Dr. Pankaja Achar is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Pankaja Achar speak?
Dr. Pankaja Achar speaks English.
Does Dr. Pankaja Achar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Pankaja Achar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Pankaja Achar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Pankaja Achar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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