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Dr. Piotr Sowa, MD

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sowa, Gastroenterologist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Piotr Sowa, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sowa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sowa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sowa’s office at (714) 456-6745.

    What languages does Dr. Sowa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sowa treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sowa 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. Sowa. 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:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Achalasia
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty
    • Esophageal Achalasia
    • Cardia Achalasia
    • Difficulty Swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction
    • K220: Achalasia of cardia

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    What procedures does Dr. Sowa perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sowa 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. Sowa. 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
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 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 GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(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:

    • 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:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Does Dr. Sowa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sowa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-6745 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sowa accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sowa's office located?

    Dr. Piotr Sowa's Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (714) 456-6745

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    Dr. Piotr Sowa's Practice 2

    333 City Blvd W Ste 400

    Orange, CA 92868

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

    Dr. Sowa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144663592.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sowa?

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

    What is Dr. Piotr Sowa's specialty?

    Dr. Sowa is a Gastroenterologist near Berkeley Heights, NJ. 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. Sowa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Piotr Sowa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sowa is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hunterdon 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

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    Is Piotr Sowa accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Piotr Sowa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Piotr Sowa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sowa's office at (714) 456-6745 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Piotr Sowa?

    Please contact Dr. Sowa's office at (714) 456-6745 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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