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Who is Dr. Greenstein, Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Alexander Greenstein, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Greenstein graduated from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Cornell Univ. Medical College. Dr. Greenstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greenstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greenstein’s office.
Where did Dr. Greenstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland
Residency: Cornell Univ. Medical College | Mount Sinai Hospital
Medical School: Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Greenstein board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Greenstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Greenstein speak?
Dr. Greenstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Greenstein treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Greenstein 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. Greenstein. 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:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Bowel Blockage
- Crohn's Disease with Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn's Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn’s Disease
- Small Bowel Crohn's with Obstruction', 'Ileitis with Intestinal Blockage', 'Bowel Obstruction from Crohn's
- Crohn's Disease with Bowel Blockage', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Obstruction', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50012: Crohn's disease of small intestine with intestinal obstruction
- K50812: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Greenstein perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Greenstein 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. Greenstein. 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:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Laparoscopic Total Colectomy with Ileostomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
- Partial Colon Removal with Rectum Connection
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization during Colon Surgery
- Partial Colectomy with Colostomy (Hartmann's Procedure)
- Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Removal
- Total Colectomy with Ostomy
- Minimally Invasive Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
- Keyhole Colon Surgery
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
- Colon Take-down Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Low Pelvic Anastomosis
- Colon Resection with Coloproctostomy
- Splenic Flexure Take-down
- Colon Flexure Mobilization
- Colon Resection Add-on Procedure
- Hartmann's Procedure
- Colon Resection with Colostomy
- Bowel Surgery with Stoma
- Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
- Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
- Colon Segment Removal
- Colon Surgery with Reattachment
CPT Codes:
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44210: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, total, abdominal, without proctectomy, with ileostomy or ileoproctostomy
- 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
- 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44145: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44139: Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44143: Colectomy, partial; with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure)
- 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Resection
- Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
- Closing Intestine Opening with Colon and Rectum Reconnection
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Intestinal Narrowing Repair
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
- Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
- Release of Bowel Scar Tissue
- Enterostomy Closure with Anastomosis', 'Hartmann's Procedure Reversal
- Colostomy Reversal with Resection
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
- Stricturoplasty
- Intestinal Stricturoplasty
- Bowel Obstruction Surgery
- Intestine Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
- 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
- 44626: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and colorectal anastomosis (eg, closure of Hartmann type procedure)
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
- 44615: Intestinal stricturoplasty (enterotomy and enterorrhaphy) with or without dilation, for intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
- Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
- Abdominal Infection Drainage
- Open Peritonitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula Closure
- Intestine-Bladder Fistula Repair
- Enteroenteric Fistula Repair
- Enterocolic Fistula Surgery
- Bowel Fistula Closure
- Enterovesical Fistula Closure
- Bladder-Bowel Fistula Repair
- Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44650: Closure of enteroenteric or enterocolic fistula
- 44660: Closure of enterovesical fistula; without intestinal or bladder resection
Also known as:
- Partial Colon Removal with Small Intestine Connection
- Total Colon Removal with Ileostomy
- Partial Colectomy with Ileocolostomy
- Ileocecal Resection
- Bowel Resection with Reconnection
- Total Colectomy
- Large Intestine Removal
- Ileostomy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44160: Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
- 44150: Colectomy, total, abdominal, without proctectomy; with ileostomy or ileoproctostomy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Small Intestine Removal
- Minimally invasive small bowel resection
- Laparoscopic enterectomy
- Keyhole small intestine surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44202: Laparoscopy, surgical; enterectomy, resection of small intestine, single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Perforation Repair
- Enterorrhaphy
- Small Bowel Suture
- Intestinal Ulcer Repair
- Diverticulum Repair
CPT Codes:
- 44602: Suture of small intestine (enterorrhaphy) for perforated ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury or rupture; single perforation
Also known as:
- Bowel Twist or Hernia Repair (Open Surgery)
- Volvulus Reduction
- Intussusception Repair
- Internal Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 44050: Reduction of volvulus, intussusception, internal hernia, by laparotomy
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Widening Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Anal Dilation
- Sphincterotomy (Non-Surgical)
- Anorectal Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 45905: Dilation of anal sphincter (separate procedure) under anesthesia other than local
Also known as:
- Complex Ileostomy Revision
- Ileostomy Reconstruction
- Complicated Ileostomy Repair
- Ostomy Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44314: Revision of ileostomy; complicated (reconstruction in-depth) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Rectum Removal with Internal Pouch Creation
- Proctectomy with J-pouch
- Ileoanal anastomosis
- Rectal mucosectomy with ileal reservoir
- J-pouch surgery
CPT Codes:
- 45113: Proctectomy, partial, with rectal mucosectomy, ileoanal anastomosis, creation of ileal reservoir (S or J), with or without loop ileostomy
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Greenstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Greenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Greenstein accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Greenstein in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Greenstein's office located?
What is Dr. Greenstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Greenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992964035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greenstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Greenstein
What is Dr. Alexander Greenstein's specialty?
Dr. Greenstein is a Surgeon near New York, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Greenstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Greenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Greenstein is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Hackensack University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 Alexander Greenstein accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Greenstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Greenstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Greenstein's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Greenstein?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Greenstein have?
Dr. Alexander Greenstein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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