Frequently asked questions

Call (732) 343-6543 during office hours, or send a request through the contact page and we will call you back. Have your insurance card ready when you call.

It depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral and some do not. Our office will check when you schedule.

We try to see new patients promptly. Call the office and staff will offer the first available appointment.

Yes. This is a one-physician practice. Dr. Patel sees you at your visits and performs your procedures himself.

Dr. Patel is an out-of-network provider. PPO and POS plans usually include out-of-network benefits that help pay for visits; Unfortunately, we don’t accept HMO, EPO or Medicaid plans. Call with your insurance card in hand and the office will check your benefits before your first visit. Car accident (PIP) and attorney cases are handled case by case.

New Jersey law requires us to tell you that some services may be out of network for your plan. You can ask which plans we are out of network with and request an estimate of charges before you receive services.

Yes. Dr. Patel evaluates and treats whiplash, back and neck injuries, herniated discs, pinched nerves and joint injuries after car accidents.

Yes, including back, neck, tailbone, shoulder, wrist, hip and knee injuries from falls.

Yes. With your written permission, we share records and provide narrative reports to your attorney on request. We do not give legal advice.

PIP stands for personal injury protection. It is part of New Jersey auto insurance and pays certain medical expenses after a car accident, depending on your policy. Our office helps verify your PIP coverage.

The practice does not rely on opioids to treat pain. Dr. Patel focuses on finding the cause and treating it with conservative care and targeted procedures.

No. Most plans begin with conservative care such as physical therapy, activity changes and medication. Procedures are offered when that is not enough, and the choice is yours.

Most people feel brief pressure or a sting from the numbing medicine. The skin is numbed first, and many procedures are guided by live X-ray. Dr. Patel will explain what you can expect for your procedure.

Many injections and nerve blocks are done in the office, often in under an hour. Dr. Patel will tell you where and how your specific procedure is done.

For some procedures, yes, especially if you receive sedation or the procedure may numb a leg or arm. You will get instructions before your procedure day.

It varies. A local anesthetic may ease pain within minutes and wear off within hours. A steroid often takes a few days to two weeks to work. Radiofrequency ablation can take a few weeks to reach its full effect.

It varies from person to person and by procedure. Some people get months of relief or longer, others get less, and some do not respond. Pairing a procedure with therapy and activity changes often helps relief last.

Every procedure has risks, such as soreness, bleeding, infection, a temporary rise in pain, or a reaction to medicine. Serious problems are uncommon. Dr. Patel will explain the risks of your specific procedure before you decide.

Dr. Patel prescribes and coordinates physical therapy as part of your plan, working with physical therapists. Ask the office how therapy is arranged for you.

Yes. Hablamos español. We also speak English and Gujarati.

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The office is at 1692 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820. Please call (732) 343-6543 for parking details and directions.

Bring completed patient forms, your state ID or driver’s license, your insurance card, your copay by cash or check, a complete list of home medications, and prior imaging and lab reports.

Dr. Patel will review the plan with you and adjust it. That may mean further testing, a different procedure, or a referral to a surgeon if surgery is the right next step.