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Who is Dr. Shehebar, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Josef Shehebar, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shehebar is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shehebar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shehebar’s office at (718) 630-8600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shehebar?
Dr. Josef Shehebar, 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. Shehebar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Diverticulitis, Fistula-Complex, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Shehebar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shehebar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Is Dr. Shehebar board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Josef Shehebar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shehebar speak?
Dr. Shehebar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shehebar treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Shehebar 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. Shehebar. 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:
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal Disorder
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
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:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
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:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
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
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:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
What procedures does Dr. Shehebar perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Shehebar 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. Shehebar. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 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
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:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- External Piles Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
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:
- 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:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
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:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Does Dr. Shehebar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shehebar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shehebar accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shehebar in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shehebar's office located?
What is Dr. Shehebar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shehebar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316246333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shehebar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shehebar
What is Dr. Josef Shehebar's specialty?
Dr. Shehebar is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Brooklyn, 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. Shehebar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Josef Shehebar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shehebar is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn 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 Josef Shehebar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Josef Shehebar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josef Shehebar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shehebar's office at (718) 630-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josef Shehebar?
Please contact Dr. Shehebar's office at (718) 630-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Josef Shehebar have?
Dr. Josef Shehebar is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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