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Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Cardiovascular Disease

Languages

English, Hindi

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

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100 reviews

  • Apr 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is always friendly and patient. He explains everything in detail. If he feels a test is needed he will take care of it immediately

  • Apr 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    I have been with Dr. Tekriwal for many years and I am very pleased with his care

  • Apr 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is caring and and listens to my questions and concerns

  • Apr 19, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very pleasant to talk to and explains things very well.

  • Apr 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    The best!!!

  • Apr 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    Wonderful bedside manner

  • Apr 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    Professional and very comfortable to speak with. Knowledgeable and shows concern and compassion to others.

  • Apr 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr.Tekriwal has been my cardiologist for a long time and the care has been super.

  • Apr 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    He listens to your questions and cares about his patients

  • Apr 5, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very competent

  • Mar 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is quick and thorough.

  • Mar 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    very caring and thorpugh

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very kind and talks to you not down to you. Excellent doctor.

  • Mar 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Tekriwal is very professional and very easy to talk to. Always takes time to explain everything to me. I have been his patient for a long time and feel comfortable talking to him.

  • Mar 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Tekriwal provides compassionate care and support during my visit. He takes time to go over my progress and addresses my concerns.

  • Mar 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is certainly very thorough checking me and in explanation of things I do not understand. He listens to me and provides helpful suggestions for my questions. I trust him explicitly.

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is an excellent cardiologist. He cares about his patients, and goes the extra mile to make sure they get the best and proper care.

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is an excellent doctor. He is kind & caring. He takes time to answer questions & explains why & how to me. He listens carefully to my concerns. I feel very confident that I am getting the best care from him.

  • Mar 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very thorough and knowledgeable

  • Mar 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    He makes you welcome, comfortable and appreciative also relaxing. He's just a DOCTOR he his so pleasant ☺️

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  • About Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

    Dr. Mahesh K. Tekriwal is a cardiologist with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on prevention and management of heart disease through lifestyle and medical care.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Tekriwal believes honesty, communication, and preventive care are essential to longevity and quality of life.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA04703000

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1801841226

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • Kasturba Medical College

    Residency

    • Brooklyn Hospital Center