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Dr. Suraj Alva, MD

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(Suraj Alva, MD)

(219 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, anogenital warts, colon problems, and more.

11 Upper Overlook Road Suite 160
Summit, NJ 07901

(908) 522-2575

Dr. Suraj Alva, MD is a general practitioner in Summit, NJ specializing in general practice and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Suraj Alva, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Atlantic Medical Group and Associated Colon & Rectal Surgeons.

Office Locations

11 Upper Overlook Road Suite 160
Summit, NJ 07901

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2301 Park Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hemorrhoid banding

sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids

standard anoscopy

By Affordability:

hemorrhoid banding

hemorrhoid ligation

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

vein sclerotherapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Suraj Alva, MD performed more hemorrhoid banding, sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids, and standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hemorrhoid banding, hemorrhoid ligation, sclerotherapy for varicose veins, and vein sclerotherapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Suraj Alva, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

lower endoscopy

By Affordability:

anoscopy

diagnostic anoscopy

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy

diagnostic sigmoidoscopy

flexible sigmoidoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

sclerotherapy

sigmoidoscopy

standard anoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Suraj Alva, MD performed more endoscopy, and lower endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anoscopy, diagnostic anoscopy, diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy, diagnostic sigmoidoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), sclerotherapy, sigmoidoscopy, and standard anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	386
gastrointestinal procedures	230
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	213
preventive care	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	461
gastrointestinal procedures	321
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	287
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	35
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	53
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	382
gastrointestinal procedures	234
lab tests	30
minimally invasive procedures	218
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	25
Hispanic	17
Asian	28
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	35
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	439
gastrointestinal procedures	301
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	271
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	80
Hispanic	52
Asian	36
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	98
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	371
gastrointestinal procedures	322
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	286
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	41
Hispanic	22
Asian	29
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	57
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	274
gastrointestinal procedures	280
minimally invasive procedures	252
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	28
Hispanic	17
Asian	39
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	42
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	318
gastrointestinal procedures	258
minimally invasive procedures	235
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	23
Hispanic	26
Asian	34
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	46
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	360
gastrointestinal procedures	289
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	257
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	22
Hispanic	26
Asian	31
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	44
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	259
gastrointestinal procedures	198
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	175
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	27
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	372
gastrointestinal procedures	271
injections	19
minimally invasive procedures	250
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38
vascular procedures	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	19
Hispanic	19
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	31
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
ablation	18
anorectal procedures	18
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	354
gastrointestinal procedures	275
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	256
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
vascular procedures	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	17
Hispanic	20
Asian	38
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated as a general practitioner in Summit, NJ were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal surgery	11
ablation	18
anorectal procedures	18
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	361
gastrointestinal procedures	270
hospital care	47
injections	18
inpatient care	47
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	245
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
vascular procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	209
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	42
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Suraj Alva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Education & Training

Dr. Suraj Alva, MD graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Bridgeport Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Residency: Bridgeport Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Suraj Alva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Atlantic Health System

Overlook Medical Center

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH)

Atlantic Medical Group

Associated Colon & Rectal Surgeons

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Suraj Alva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Consumer Health Network, WellPoint, Fairos, Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Aetna Whole Health, Claim Watcher, UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual, World Trade Center Health Program, Occunet, PA Health & Wellness, Oscar Health Insurance, First MCO, Claim Doc, Aetna Medicare Prime, Morris County Correctional, Highmark WholeCare, AmBetter, Longevity Health Plan, Aetna Better Health, Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS) and Centivo.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Suraj Alva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

EmblemHealth

Humana Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Consumer Health Network

WellPoint

Fairos

Brighton Health Plan Solutions

Aetna Whole Health

Claim Watcher

UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual

World Trade Center Health Program

Occunet

PA Health & Wellness

Oscar Health Insurance

First MCO

Claim Doc

Aetna Medicare Prime

Morris County Correctional

Highmark WholeCare

AmBetter

Longevity Health Plan

Aetna Better Health

Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS)

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Suraj Alva, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 219 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suraj Alva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Summit, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Suraj Alva, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,407 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,407
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$307 Dexilant $219	AMITIZA $89
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$248 Solesta $151	APRISO $67	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $30
AbbVie, Inc.	$233 Humira $139	$94
Covidien Sales LLC	$180 Valleylab FT10 $91	Vessel Sealing $59	Endo Stapling $15	ReliaTack $11	Electrosurgery $4
Other	$981 XIFAXAN $188	SurgiMend $142	PREPOPIK $81	XARTEMIS XR $44	SIR-Spheres microspheres $40	Other $485

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,950
Travel and Lodging	$1,407

Biography

Dr. Suraj Alva sees patients in Edison, NJ, South Plainfield, NJ, and Summit, NJ. His medical specialties are general practice and colon & rectal surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: colorectal surgery procedures, anogenital warts, and inflammatory bowel disease. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Alva takes Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences for medical school, Dr. Alva completed his residency training at Bridgeport Hospital. His professional affiliations include Atlantic Medical Group, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), and Overlook Medical Center. He has an open panel in South Plainfield, NJ according to Atlantic Health System.