31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Distler, Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
Where did Dr. Distler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Gastroenterology; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Distler board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Distler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Distler speak?
Dr. Distler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Distler typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Distler 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. Distler. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophagus Disorder
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
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
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Distler typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Distler 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. Distler. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
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:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Does Dr. Distler accept my insurance?
Dr. Distler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 734-3444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Distler accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Distler in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Promedica Health Systems
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Distler's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Distler affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Distler has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Distler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Distler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548231160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distler