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Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), echocardiogram (echo), cardiac catheterization, and more.

240 Williamson Street Suite 401
Elizabeth, NJ 07202

(908) 282-0500

Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, St. Luke's University Health Network, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, CarePoint Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

142 Palisade Avenue Suite 108
Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Trinitas Regional Medical Center

240 Williamson Street Suite 401
Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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330 Grand Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

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53 Main Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872

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744 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002

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Some issues Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound is an imaging test that uses ultrasound to take pictures of veins and arteries. Some kinds of vascular ultrasound can also see how the blood is flowing through them. Ultrasound is sonar technology, similar to what bats use to fly. It uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of what's going on inside someone's body.

A vascular ultrasound can be used to:

locate blockages and blood clots
monitor blood flow after a procedure such as a stent or bypass
examine or check for an enlarged artery (aneurysm)
examine varicose veins
aid in the specific placement of needles and catheters

The procedure for a vascular ultrasound is very simple. Patients will lie on a table and expose the part of their body that needs to be examined. A clear gel will be applied to the skin so that no air will get in the way of the sound waves. A wand called a transducer will be moved over the skin, and grey swirled images of patients' veins and arteries will appear on a screen over a computer. There are no needles, and although there might be a bit of pressure at some points, it doesn't hurt. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	14
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	63
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	65
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	120
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
nuclear scan	27
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vascular procedures	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	86
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	62
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	61
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2020 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
angioplasty	24
cardiac procedures	624
catheterization	98
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	121
hospital care	593
inpatient care	593
minimally invasive procedures	98
nuclear scan	100
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	12
stress testing	223
ultrasound (sonogram)	315
vascular procedures	140

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	183
Hispanic	96
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	197
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2021 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
angioplasty	110
cardiac procedures	893
catheterization	210
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	346
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275
minimally invasive procedures	221
nuclear scan	161
pelvic imaging	14
stent placement (stenting)	55
stress testing	378
ultrasound (sonogram)	327
vascular procedures	141

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	187
Hispanic	92
Asian	56
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	185
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	185
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	109
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	29
stress testing	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
vascular procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	58
Hispanic	89
Asian	24
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	79
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
cardiac procedures	164
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	197
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	15
nuclear scan	17
pelvic imaging	12
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
vascular procedures	39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	159
Hispanic	254
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	161
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	62
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Jersey City, NJ were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	13
angioplasty	67
cardiac procedures	397
catheterization	83
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	193
emergency care	14
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	86
nuclear scan	66
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	33
stress testing	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	184
vascular procedures	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	100
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	283
Hispanic	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	159
85 and over	85
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	184

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	12
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Certified Board Nuclear Cardiology American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology) American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Certified Board Nuclear Cardiology American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology) American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

St. Luke's University Health Network

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

CarePoint Health

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

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. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bora Toklu, FACC, MPH, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care

Cigna

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Consumer Health Network

WellCare

CIGNA Medicare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Better Health

Centivo

Clover

DOL

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,387 Xience V coronary stent system $971	AMPLATZER Occluders $184	ICDs $150	ABSORB $46	Pacemakers $27	Other $8
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,141 Resolute $665	IN.PACT Admiral $184	HawkOne $32	$259
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,026 XARELTO $1,026
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$906 BRILINTA $837	FARXIGA $69
Boston Scientific Corporation	$762 FFR LINK $139	GENERAL ULTRASOUND $125	WATCHMAN FLX $112	WATCHMAN $105	WATCHMAN Access System $48	Other $232
Other	$3,893 ELIQUIS $353	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $313	Repatha $306	LifeVest $235	Impella $208	Other $2,478

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,032
Education	$684
Travel and Lodging	$398

Biography

Dr. Bora Toklu, who practices in Bayonne, NJ, Hoboken, NJ, and Sayreville, NJ, is a medical specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. His clinical interests include vascular ultrasound, heart problems, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Toklu usually honors Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is conversant in Turkish. He is professionally affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke's University Health Network, and CarePoint Health. According to St. Luke's University Health Network, Dr. Toklu is currently accepting new patients at his office in.