41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pleskow, Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Pleskow graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Gastroenterology; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Internal Medicine; Case Westrn Res U Afl Hsp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pleskow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pleskow’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pleskow’s office at (617) 754-8888.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pleskow?
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pleskow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon Cancer Screening, Endoscopic Therapies, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Pleskow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pleskow go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital in Gastroenterology, Boston, MA
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Gastroenterology; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Internal Medicine; Case Westrn Res U Afl Hsp, Internal Medicine | University Hospitals, Cleveland | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Pleskow board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Pleskow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pleskow speak?
Dr. Pleskow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pleskow treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pleskow diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pleskow. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Barrett's Esophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
- Advanced Barrett's esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus with severe cell changes', 'Precancerous Barrett's esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K22711: Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
What procedures does Dr. Pleskow perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pleskow performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pleskow. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal ultrasound
- Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
- Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
- Biliary stent removal and replacement
- Pancreatic duct stent exchange
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
CPT Codes:
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
- 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Transoral EUS-FNA
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)
Also known as:
- Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
- EGD with Stent
- Esophageal Stent Placement
- Stomach Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Pleskow accept my insurance?
Dr. Pleskow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 754-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pleskow accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Pleskow in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
Tufts Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pleskow's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Boston Super Doctors
Man of the Year - National Pancreas Foundation
Best of Boston
What is Dr. Pleskow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pleskow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891777660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pleskow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pleskow
What is Dr. Douglas Pleskow's specialty?
Dr. Pleskow is a Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Pleskow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Pleskow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pleskow is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Mount Auburn Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Douglas Pleskow accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Pleskow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Pleskow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pleskow's office at (617) 754-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Pleskow?
Please contact Dr. Pleskow's office at (617) 754-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Pleskow have?
Dr. Douglas Pleskow is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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