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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smukalla, Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Scott Smukalla, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smukalla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smukalla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smukalla’s office.
What languages does Dr. Smukalla speak?
Dr. Smukalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Smukalla treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Smukalla 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. Smukalla. 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:
- Constipation
- Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
- Dyssynergic Defecation
- Obstructed Defecation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Rectal Bleeding
- Angiodysplasia of the Colon with Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Colonic Disease
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- Colon Vascular Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Angiodysplasia
- Bloody Stool from Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K5521: Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Peptic Ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer with bleeding
- Hemorrhaging duodenal ulcer
- Small intestine ulcer bleeding
- Hemorrhaging Gastric Ulcer
- Stomach Ulcer with Bleeding
- Chronic Bleeding Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- K264: Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage
- K254: Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
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:
- Bleeding Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis with Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Diverticula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5731: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Smukalla perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Smukalla may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smukalla's office.
Does Dr. Smukalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Smukalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smukalla accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Smukalla 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smukalla's office located?
What is Dr. Smukalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smukalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821380726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smukalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smukalla
What is Dr. Scott Smukalla's specialty?
Dr. Smukalla 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. Smukalla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Smukalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smukalla is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Scott Smukalla accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Scott Smukalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Smukalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smukalla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Smukalla?
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