25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stavropoulos, Gastroenterologist in Bellmore, NY?
Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bellmore, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Stavropoulos graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stavropoulos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stavropoulos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stavropoulos’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stavropoulos?
Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Stavropoulos empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Biliary Disease, Endoscopic Therapies, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bellmore/NY community, Dr. Stavropoulos is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Stavropoulos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Stavropoulos board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stavropoulos speak?
Dr. Stavropoulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Stavropoulos treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stavropoulos 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. Stavropoulos. 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:
- Achalasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Cardia Achalasia
- Difficulty Swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- K220: Achalasia of cardia
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Also known as:
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophagus Disorder
- Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
- Esophageal pocket
ICD-10 Codes:
- K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does Dr. Stavropoulos perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stavropoulos 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. Stavropoulos. 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:
- POEM Procedure (Esophageal Myotomy)
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
- Esophageal Muscle Cutting
- Achalasia Treatment
- Transoral Esophageal Myotomy
CPT Codes:
- 43497: Lower esophageal myotomy, transoral (ie, peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM])
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
- EUS Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound of Colon
- Flexible Colonoscopy with EUS
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 45391: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the rectum, sigmoid, descending, transverse, or ascending colon and cecum, and adjacent structures
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
- EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal ultrasound
- Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
- Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
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:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Transoral EUS-FNA
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
Does Dr. Stavropoulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Stavropoulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stavropoulos accept in Bellmore, NY?
Dr. Stavropoulos in Bellmore, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Cigna Group
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Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Medicare
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Stavropoulos' office located?
What is Dr. Stavropoulos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stavropoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679657019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stavropoulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stavropoulos
What is Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos's specialty?
Dr. Stavropoulos is a Gastroenterologist near Bellmore, 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. Stavropoulos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stavropoulos is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island 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 Stavros Stavropoulos accepting new patients in Bellmore, NY?
Yes, Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stavropoulos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stavros Stavropoulos?
Please contact Dr. Stavropoulos's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos have?
Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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