Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pou, Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Ricardo Pou, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pou graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Gastroenterology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pou’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pou’s office at (212) 316-3276.
Where did Dr. Pou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Gastroenterology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pou board certified in Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Pou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pou speak?
Dr. Pou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pou treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pou 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. Pou. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
- K2930: Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux
- Indigestion
- GERD Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R12: Heartburn
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
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
Which procedures does Dr. Pou perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Pou may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pou's office.
Does Dr. Pou accept my insurance?
Dr. Pou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 316-3276 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pou accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Pou 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
MetroPlus
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pou's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Pou's Primary Practice
300 Fort Washington Ave Ste 1
New York, NY 10032
(212) 316-3276
What is Dr. Pou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396847976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pou
What is Dr. Ricardo Pou's specialty?
Dr. Pou is a Gastroenterologist near New York, NY. 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. Pou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Pou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pou is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Gastroenterologist?
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Is Ricardo Pou accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Pou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Pou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pou's office at (212) 316-3276 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Pou?
Please contact Dr. Pou's office at (212) 316-3276 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Pou have?
Dr. Ricardo Pou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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