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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goldfarb, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Alexa Goldfarb, DO is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Goldfarb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goldfarb’s office at (718) 741-2487.
What languages does Dr. Goldfarb speak?
Dr. Goldfarb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Goldfarb typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Goldfarb 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. Goldfarb. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Goldfarb typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexa Goldfarb may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Goldfarb's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Goldfarb accept my insurance?
Dr. Goldfarb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 741-2487 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goldfarb accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Goldfarb in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Healthfirst New York
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Goldfarb's office located?
What is Dr. Goldfarb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goldfarb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881125136.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goldfarb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goldfarb
What is Dr. Alexa Goldfarb's specialty?
Dr. Goldfarb is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Bronx, NY.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Alexa Goldfarb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goldfarb is affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexa Goldfarb accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexa Goldfarb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexa Goldfarb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goldfarb's office at (718) 741-2487 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexa Goldfarb?
Please contact Dr. Goldfarb's office at (718) 741-2487 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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