Who is Dr. Caliendo, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Frank Caliendo, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Caliendo completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Dr. Caliendo is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caliendo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caliendo’s office at (516) 248-2422.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Caliendo?
Dr. Frank Caliendo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) 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. Caliendo empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Telemedicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Garden City/NY community, Dr. Caliendo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Caliendo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Caliendo speak?
Dr. Caliendo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Caliendo treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Caliendo 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. Caliendo. 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:
Third Degree Hemorrhoids
Second Degree Hemorrhoids
Perianal Blood Clot
First Degree Hemorrhoids
Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids
Anal Disorder
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 3 hemorrhoids
Severe hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
Grade 2 hemorrhoids
Moderate hemorrhoids
Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
External Hemorrhoid Clot
Blood Clot near Anus
Internal hemorrhoids
Grade 1 hemorrhoids
Mild hemorrhoids
Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 4 hemorrhoids
Strangulated hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
K640: First degree hemorrhoids
K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
Rectal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Anal Bleeding
Blood in Stool
Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
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:
Other Anal and Rectal Condition
Anal Disorder
Rectal Disorder
Proctitis
Anal Disorders
Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
Acute Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal Disorder
Fistulas
Tear in Anus
Fresh Anal Tear
Acute Rectal Fissure
Perianal Fistula
Fistula-in-Ano
Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
K600: Acute anal fissure
K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
Granuloma Skin Disorder
Skin Condition
Skin granulomas
Granulomatous skin disease
Subcutaneous granuloma
ICD-10 Codes:
L928: Other granulomatous disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
Anal Fissure
Anal Disorder
Rectal Tear
Fissure in Anus
Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
Large Intestine Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Inflamed Colon Diverticula
Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
Anal Fistula
Perianal Fistula
Fistula in Anus
Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
Change in Bowel Habits
Bowel Movement
Altered Bowel Habits
Irregular Bowel Movements
Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
Colorectal Cancer
Rectal cancer
Colon cancer
Bowel cancer
Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
Pilonidal Cyst
Tailbone Disorder
Sacrococcygeal cyst
Pilonidal sinus
Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
Anal Itching
Anal Disorder
Itching
Pruritus Ani
Itchy Anus
Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
Rectal Abscess
Abscess
Rectal Disorder
Perirectal Abscess
Pus Pocket in Rectum
Rectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
K611: Rectal abscess
Also known as:
Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
Abscess
Tailbone Disorder
Infected Tailbone Cyst
Sacrococcygeal Abscess
Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
What procedures does Dr. Caliendo perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Caliendo 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. Caliendo. 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:
Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Flexible Colonoscopy
Colon Exam with Biopsy
Lower Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Biopsy
Large Intestine Scope
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
Colon Polyp Removal
Colorectal Lesion Excision
Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
Colon polyp removal
Colon tumor destruction
Therapeutic colonoscopy
Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colorectal Polyp Removal
Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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
45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
Anus Repair Surgery for Stricture (Adult)
Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
Rectal Prolapse Repair (Abdominal Approach)
Anoplasty
Anal Stricture Repair
Plastic Surgery of Anus
Transanal tumor excision
Full thickness rectal resection
Rectal cancer surgery via anus
Proctopexy
Rectal Fixation Surgery
Abdominal Rectal Prolapse Surgery
CPT Codes:
46700: Anoplasty, plastic operation for stricture; adult
45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)
45540: Proctopexy (eg, for prolapse); abdominal approach
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
Minimally invasive colectomy
Laparoscopic bowel resection
Keyhole colon surgery
Splenic Flexure Mobilization
Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
Colon Take-down Surgery
Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
Keyhole Colectomy
Ileocolostomy Surgery
CPT Codes:
44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
Also known as:
Anal Fistula Surgery
Anal Sphincter Repair for Incontinence
Fistulectomy
Fistulotomy
Anal Fistula Repair
Anal Sphincteroplasty
Bowel Control Surgery
Rectal Prolapse Repair
Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
Perianal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
46750: Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence or prolapse; adult
46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
Also known as:
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Injections
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Colonoscopy
Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
Colon Scope with Medication
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
Drainage of Rectal Abscess
Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
Perirectal Abscess Incision
Rectal Abscess Surgery
Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
Abdominal Infection Drainage
Open Peritonitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
Also known as:
Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
Banding of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid Banding
Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
CPT Codes:
46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
Also known as:
Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidectomy
Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
Anoscopy
Anal Canal Exam
Rectal Scope Exam
Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Piles Surgery
Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
Fissurectomy
Sphincterotomy
Anal Fissure Repair
Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Sigmoidoscopy
Lower colon exam
Flexible colon scope
Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Anoscopy with Bleeding Control
Anoscopy
Anus Exam with Bleeding Treatment
Rectal Bleeding Control during Anoscopy
Hemorrhoid Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
46614: Anoscopy; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
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:
Anal Seton Removal
Seton Removal
Anal Marker Removal
Fistula Seton Removal
CPT Codes:
46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker
Also known as:
Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
Anal wart removal
Destruction of anal condyloma
Anal papilloma treatment
Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
Anal Fistula Repair with Rectal Flap
Rectal Advancement Flap for Fistula
Fistula-in-Ano Repair with Flap
Anal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
46288: Closure of anal fistula with rectal advancement flap
Also known as:
Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia Repair
Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
Also known as:
Intestine Ostomy Closure
Stoma Reversal Surgery
Enterostomy Take-Down
Bowel Ostomy Closure
CPT Codes:
44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
Also known as:
Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
Proud flesh removal
Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
Granulation tissue treatment
Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
Treatment for Open Wound (with Packing)
Wounds and Injuries
Wound Dehiscence Treatment
Open Wound Management
Wound Packing
CPT Codes:
12021: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; with packing
Also known as:
Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Ureterolysis
Ureter Repositioning
Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Does Dr. Caliendo accept my insurance?
Dr. Caliendo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 248-2422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caliendo accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Caliendo in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Frank Caliendo?
Dr. Caliendo has appointments available at his Garden City, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Caliendo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caliendo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124199211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caliendo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caliendo
What is Dr. Frank Caliendo's specialty?
Dr. Caliendo is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Garden City, NY.
A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Caliendo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frank Caliendo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caliendo is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital 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.
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Is Frank Caliendo accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Frank Caliendo is accepting new patients at this time.
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