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Dr. Joshua Kest, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kest, Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Joshua Kest, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kest’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kest’s office at (914) 787-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kest speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kest treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kest 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. Kest. 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
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    What procedures does Dr. Kest perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Kest 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. Kest. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Kest accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 787-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kest accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kest in New York, 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kest's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Kest's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (914) 787-4000

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    Dr. Joshua Kest's Practice 2

    1 Pondfield Rd

    Bronxville, NY 10708

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    Dr. Joshua Kest's Practice 3

    100 Woods Rd

    Valhalla, NY 10595

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

    Dr. Kest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801327416.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kest?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Kest's specialty?

    Dr. Kest is a Surgeon near New York, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Kest to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Kest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kest is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester 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

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    Is Joshua Kest accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Kest is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Kest offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kest's office at (914) 787-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Kest?

    Please contact Dr. Kest's office at (914) 787-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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