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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dickstein, Gastroenterologist in Framingham, MA?
Dr. George Dickstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Framingham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Dickstein graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Gastroenterology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dickstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickstein’s office.
Where did Dr. Dickstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Gastroenterology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Dickstein speak?
Dr. Dickstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dickstein treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dickstein 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. Dickstein. 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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
What procedures does Dr. Dickstein perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dickstein 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. Dickstein. 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 Polyp Removal
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 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)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic GERD Surgery (Fundoplasty)
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- EGD with Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
- Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- EGD with Fundoplasty
- Anti-Reflux Endoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Fundoplication
- Transoral Fundoplasty
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)
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 43210: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with esophagogastric fundoplasty, partial or complete, includes duodenoscopy when performed
Also known as:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Dickstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Dickstein 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. Dickstein accept in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Dickstein in Framingham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Dickstein's office located?
What is Dr. Dickstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dickstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720054356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dickstein
What is Dr. George Dickstein's specialty?
Dr. Dickstein is a Gastroenterologist near Framingham, 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. Dickstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Dickstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickstein is affiliated with MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Emerson Health, Milford Regional Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center 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 George Dickstein accepting new patients in Framingham, MA?
Yes, Dr. George Dickstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Dickstein offer online booking?
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