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Dr. Peter Chang, MD

Dr. Peter Chang, MD

New York, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Peter Chang, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Chang graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Thoracic Surgery; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), General Surgery; Philadelphia Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (212) 427-9888.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chang?

    Dr. Peter Chang, 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. Chang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colonoscopy & Polypectomy, Endoscopy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Chang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital

    • Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Thoracic Surgery; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), General Surgery; Philadelphia Gen Hosp, General Surgery | Mount Sinai Hospital | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Taipei Med Coll, Taipei, Taiwan (- Prior / | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Chang board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • IBS-D
    • Diarrhea-Predominant IBS
    • Spastic Colon with Diarrhea
    • Spastic Colon
    • Functional Bowel Disorder
    • IBS
    • IBS-C
    • Constipation-Predominant IBS
    • Spastic Colon with Constipation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K580: Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
    • K589: Irritable bowel syndrome, unspecified
    • K581: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis
    • Large Bowel Crohn's
    • Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
    • K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon

    Also known as:

    • Functional Intestinal Disorder
    • Digestive Disease
    • Functional Bowel Disorder
    • Digestive Motility Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K599: Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 427-9888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chang in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • New York Life

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Peter Chang's Primary Practice

    1049 Park Ave

    New York, NY 10028

    (212) 427-9888

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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    Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years

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

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619995610.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Gastroenterologist near New York, 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. Chang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Peter Chang accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (212) 427-9888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (212) 427-9888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Chang have?

    Dr. Peter Chang is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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