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Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD

Summit, NJ

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pyrsopoulos, Transplant Hepatologist in Summit, NJ?

    Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Summit, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Pyrsopoulos graduated from University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science. Dr. Pyrsopoulos is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pyrsopoulos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pyrsopoulos’s office at (973) 261-9077.

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

    • Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science | University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science

    Is Dr. Pyrsopoulos board certified as a Transplant Hepatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pyrsopoulos speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Pyrsopoulos treat?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Pyrsopoulos 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. Pyrsopoulos. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Primary biliary cholangitis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • PBC
    • Autoimmune bile duct disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Alcoholic liver disease
    • Portal hypertension
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • High Blood Pressure
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition
    • Alcohol-related liver damage
    • Liver problems from alcohol
    • Alcoholic hepatopathy
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified
    • K709: Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified
    • K766: Portal hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Pyrsopoulos perform?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Pyrsopoulos 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. Pyrsopoulos. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Pyrsopoulos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pyrsopoulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 261-9077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pyrsopoulos accept in Summit, NJ?

    Dr. Pyrsopoulos in Summit, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pyrsopoulos' office located?

    Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos' Primary Practice

    33 Overlook Rd

    Summit, NJ 07901

    (973) 261-9077

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    Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos' Practice 2

    90 Bergen St

    Newark, NJ 07103

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    Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos' Practice 3

    222 Columbia Tpke

    Florham Park, NJ 07932

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

    Dr. Pyrsopoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932131075.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pyrsopoulos?

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

    What is Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos's specialty?

    Dr. Pyrsopoulos is a Transplant Hepatologist near Summit, NJ. An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes. Contact Dr. Pyrsopoulos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pyrsopoulos is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Atlantic Health CentraState 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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Hepatologist?

    Explore Transplant Hepatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos accepting new patients in Summit, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pyrsopoulos's office at (973) 261-9077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos?

    Please contact Dr. Pyrsopoulos's office at (973) 261-9077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos have?

    Dr. Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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