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Dr. Nikola Natov, MD

Dr. Nikola Natov, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Natov, Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Nikola Natov, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Natov is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Natov’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Natov’s office at (781) 744-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Natov speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Natov treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Natov 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. Natov. 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:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does Dr. Natov perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Natov 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. Natov. 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 Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 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)
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    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:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • ERCP with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
    • Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment

    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)
    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 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
    • 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct
    • 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
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 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
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy

    Also known as:

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

    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
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Natov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Natov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 744-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Natov accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Natov in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Natov's office located?

    Dr. Nikola Natov's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (781) 744-8000

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    Dr. Nikola Natov's Practice 2

    1 Essex Center Dr

    Peabody, MA 01960

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    Dr. Nikola Natov's Practice 3

    41 Mall Rd

    Burlington, MA 01805

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

    Dr. Natov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952690695.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Natov?

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

    What is Dr. Nikola Natov's specialty?

    Dr. Natov is a Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA. 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. Natov to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikola Natov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Natov is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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 Nikola Natov accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Nikola Natov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikola Natov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Natov's office at (781) 744-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikola Natov?

    Please contact Dr. Natov's office at (781) 744-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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