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Dr. Avraham Belizon, MD

Boca Raton, FL

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Belizon, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Boca Raton, FL?

    Dr. Avraham Belizon, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Boca Raton, FL. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Belizon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belizon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belizon’s office at (561) 395-2626.

    Where did Dr. Belizon go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Belizon board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

      Yes, Dr. Avraham Belizon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Belizon speak?

      Dr. Belizon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Belizon treat?

      As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Belizon 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. Belizon. 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:

      • Groin Hernia (One Side)
      • Diaphragmatic Hernia
      • Umbilical Hernia
      • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
      • Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Intestinal Obstruction
      • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
      • Single Groin Hernia
      • Hernia in One Groin
      • Hiatal Hernia
      • Hernia of the Diaphragm
      • Belly Button Hernia
      • Navel Hernia
      • Umbilical Rupture
      • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
      • Incisional Hernia with Blockage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
      • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
      • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
      • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

      Also known as:

      • Hemorrhoids
      • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
      • Piles
      • Anal veins
      • Swollen rectal veins
      • Anal skin tags
      • Perianal skin tags
      • Leftover hemorrhoid skin

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K648: Other hemorrhoids
      • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Polyp
      • Rectal Prolapse
      • Rectal Disorder
      • Pelvic Floor Disorder
      • Rectal Growth
      • Colon Polyp
      • Benign Rectal Tumor
      • Protruding Rectum
      • Bowel Prolapse
      • Rectal Eversion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K621: Rectal polyp
      • K623: Rectal prolapse

      Also known as:

      • Colon Polyps
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colorectal polyps
      • Bowel polyps
      • Intestinal polyps

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K635: Polyp of colon

      Also known as:

      • Colon Polyps
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colorectal Polyps
      • Intestinal Polyps
      • Bowel Polyps

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
      • Anal Bleeding
      • Blood in Stool
      • Lower GI Bleed

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

      Also known as:

      • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
      • After Surgery
      • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
      • Stomach surgery aftercare
      • Bowel surgery recovery

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

      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

      Also known as:

      • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
      • Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Double Groin Hernia
      • Hernia in Both Groins
      • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

      Also known as:

      • Complete Bowel Incontinence
      • Bowel Incontinence
      • Full fecal incontinence
      • Total loss of bowel control
      • Severe accidental bowel leakage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R159: Full incontinence of feces

      Also known as:

      • Abdominal Pain
      • Stomach Ache
      • Belly Pain
      • Stomach Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

      Also known as:

      • Acute Appendicitis
      • Appendicitis
      • Inflamed Appendix
      • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
      • Appendicitis Attack

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Anal Fissure
      • Anal Disorder
      • Rectal Tear
      • Fissure in Anus
      • Perianal Fissure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

      What procedures does Dr. Belizon perform?

      As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Belizon 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. Belizon. 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:

      • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Flexible Colonoscopy
      • Colon Exam with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy
      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
      • Colon Polyp Removal
      • Colorectal Lesion Excision
      • Colon Biopsy
      • Large Intestine Scope
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening

      CPT Codes:

      • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
      • 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

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
      • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
      • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
      • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
      • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
      • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
      • Ventral hernia repair
      • Umbilical hernia surgery
      • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
      • Incisional hernia repair
      • Ventral Hernia Repair
      • Umbilical Hernia Repair
      • Incisional Hernia Repair
      • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
      • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
      • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)

      CPT Codes:

      • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
      • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
      • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
      • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh

      Also known as:

      • Removal of Rectal Tumor
      • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
      • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
      • Rectal Lesion Excision

      CPT Codes:

      • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
      • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
      • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
      • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

      Also known as:

      • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
      • Fissurectomy
      • Sphincterotomy
      • Anal Fissure Repair
      • Chronic Fissure Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
      • Hemorrhoidectomy
      • Piles Surgery
      • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

      CPT Codes:

      • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

      Also known as:

      • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
      • Hemorrhoidectomy
      • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
      • Piles Removal Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

      Also known as:

      • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
      • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
      • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
      • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
      • Tailbone Cyst Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

      Does Dr. Belizon accept my insurance?

      Dr. Belizon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 395-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Belizon accept in Boca Raton, FL?

      Dr. Belizon in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

      • Cooperative Benefit Group

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Oscar Health Insurance Co

      • State of Tennessee

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      Where is Dr. Belizon's office located?

      Dr. Avraham Belizon's Primary Practice

      670 Glades Rd Ste 300

      Boca Raton, FL 33431

      (561) 395-2626

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      Ratings & Reviews

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      5.0

      Overall rating

      Based on 1 reviews

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      100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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      Attentiveness

      100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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      100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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      Diagnosis

      100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

      Patients give Dr. Avraham Belizon an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Belizon has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Belizon, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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      What is Dr. Belizon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Belizon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164687893.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belizon?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belizon

      What is Dr. Avraham Belizon's specialty?

      Dr. Belizon is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Boca Raton, FL. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Belizon to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Avraham Belizon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Belizon is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

      Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

      Explore Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Avraham Belizon accepting new patients in Boca Raton, FL?

      Yes, Dr. Avraham Belizon is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Avraham Belizon offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Belizon's office at (561) 395-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Avraham Belizon?

      Please contact Dr. Belizon's office at (561) 395-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Avraham Belizon have?

      Dr. Avraham Belizon is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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