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Dr. Zvi Alpern, MD

Smithtown, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alpern, Gastroenterologist in Smithtown, NY?

    Dr. Zvi Alpern, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Smithtown, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alpern graduated from Hadassah Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Gastroenterology; St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alpern is fluent in English, German, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alpern’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alpern’s office at (631) 265-0062.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Gastroenterology; St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Internal Medicine | University Hospital - SUNY at Stony Brook Program

    • Medical School: The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel | Hadassah Medical School

    Is Dr. Alpern board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Zvi Alpern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alpern speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Alpern treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alpern 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. Alpern. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does Dr. Alpern perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alpern 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. Alpern. 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 Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Enteroscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Enteroscopy
    • Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Scope
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    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:

    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Throat Scope with Sample
    • Esophagus Examination and Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Does Dr. Alpern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alpern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 265-0062 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alpern accept in Smithtown, NY?

    Dr. Alpern in Smithtown, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fort Healthcare

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alpern's office located?

    Dr. Zvi Alpern's Primary Practice

    48 Route 25A Ste 307

    Smithtown, NY 11787

    (631) 265-0062

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    Dr. Zvi Alpern's Practice 2

    235 N Belle Mead Rd

    East Setauket, NY 11733

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    Dr. Zvi Alpern's Practice 3

    380 S Broadway

    Hicksville, NY 11801

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

    Dr. Alpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023115748.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alpern?

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

    What is Dr. Zvi Alpern's specialty?

    Dr. Alpern is a Gastroenterologist near Smithtown, 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. Alpern to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zvi Alpern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alpern is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, NY, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital 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 Zvi Alpern accepting new patients in Smithtown, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Zvi Alpern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zvi Alpern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alpern's office at (631) 265-0062 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zvi Alpern?

    Please contact Dr. Alpern's office at (631) 265-0062 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Zvi Alpern have?

    Dr. Zvi Alpern is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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