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39 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Nurko, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Samuel Nurko, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Nurko completed his residency at Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Nurko is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nurko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nurko’s office at (617) 355-6058.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nurko?
Dr. Samuel Nurko, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Nurko empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pain-Abdominal Recurrent, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Nurko is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nurko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: University Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico
Is Dr. Nurko board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nurko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nurko speak?
Dr. Nurko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nurko treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nurko 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. Nurko. 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:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Indigestion
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
- Dyspepsia
- Upset Stomach
- Stomach Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- K30: Functional dyspepsia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- IBS-C
- Constipation-Predominant IBS
- Spastic Colon with Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K581: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
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:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Achalasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Cardia Achalasia
- Difficulty Swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- K220: Achalasia of cardia
Also known as:
- Functional Intestinal Disorder
- Digestive Disease
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- Digestive Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5989: Other specified functional intestinal disorders
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
What procedures does Dr. Nurko perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nurko 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. Nurko. 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:
- 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 Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagus Dilation with Balloon Endoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Esophageal Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Swallowing Tube Widening
- Esophageal Stricture Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43233: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of esophagus with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Fecal Impaction Extraction
- Rectal Foreign Body Removal
- Anesthetized Bowel Clearance
CPT Codes:
- 45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal Motility Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
- Esophageal manometry
- Swallowing function test
- GERD test
- Esophageal pressure study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
- 91010: Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and report;
Also known as:
- Anorectal Manometry
- Rectal Pressure Test
- Anal Manometry
- Pelvic Floor Function Test
- Bowel Control Test
CPT Codes:
- 91122: Anorectal manometry
Also known as:
- Colon Manometry Study
- Colonic Motility Test
- Colon Pressure Study
- Intestinal Motility Test
CPT Codes:
- 91117: Colon motility (manometric) study, minimum 6 hours continuous recording (including provocation tests, eg, meal, intracolonic balloon distension, pharmacologic agents, if performed), with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Wireless Esophageal pH Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- Bravo pH Test
- Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Test
CPT Codes:
- 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Also known as:
- Esophageal pH and Impedance Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- GERD Test
- Acid Reflux Test
- Esophageal Impedance Monitoring
- 24-Hour pH Study
CPT Codes:
- 91037: Esophageal function test, gastroesophageal reflux test with nasal catheter intraluminal impedance electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation;
Also known as:
- Stomach Motility Test
- Gastric Manometry
- Stomach Emptying Study
- Gastric Motility Study
CPT Codes:
- 91020: Gastric motility (manometric) studies
Also known as:
- Duodenal Motility Study
- Duodenal Manometry
- Small Intestine Motility Test
- Gut Motility Study
- Duodenum Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 91022: Duodenal motility (manometric) study
Does Dr. Nurko accept my insurance?
Dr. Nurko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6058 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nurko accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nurko in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
MedImpact
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nurko's office located?
What is Dr. Nurko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nurko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750494365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nurko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nurko
What is Dr. Samuel Nurko's specialty?
Dr. Nurko is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Nurko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Nurko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nurko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Samuel Nurko accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nurko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Nurko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nurko's office at (617) 355-6058 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Nurko?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Nurko have?
Dr. Samuel Nurko is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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