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Who is Dr. Soleh, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Shahida Soleh, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Soleh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soleh’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. Soleh’s office at (516) 248-2422.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Soleh?
Dr. Shahida Soleh, 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. Soleh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Garden City/NY community, Dr. Soleh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Soleh speak?
Dr. Soleh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Soleh treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Soleh 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. Soleh. 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
- First 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
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild 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
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
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:
- 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:
- Anal Fissure
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Ischiorectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Rectal Disorder
- Deep Anal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Buttocks
- Ischiorectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6139: Other ischiorectal abscess
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Fecal Impaction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Severe Constipation
- Impacted Stool
- Bowel Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5641: Fecal impaction
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:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does Dr. Soleh perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Soleh 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. Soleh. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 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
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
- Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
- Abdominal Infection Drainage
- Open Peritonitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
- 49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
- Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Anus Repair Surgery for Stricture (Adult)
- Rectal Prolapse Repair
- Anoplasty
- Anal Stricture Repair
- Plastic Surgery of Anus
- Laparoscopic Proctopexy
- Rectopexy
- Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46700: Anoplasty, plastic operation for stricture; adult
- 45400: Laparoscopy, surgical; proctopexy (for prolapse)
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:
- 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:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Fissure Repair
- External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
- Hemorrhoidectomy with Fissurectomy
- Piles Surgery with Fissure Repair
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Removal
- External Piles Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
- 46261: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fissurectomy
- 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
- Colon Take-down Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Ileostomy or Jejunostomy
- Minimally Invasive Ileostomy
- Keyhole Bowel Diversion
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
CPT Codes:
- 44187: Laparoscopy, surgical; ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
Also known as:
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
CPT Codes:
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Protection in Pelvis
- Small Intestine Exclusion from Pelvis
- Pelvic Floor Reconstruction (Bowel)
- Bowel Repositioning Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44700: Exclusion of small intestine from pelvis by mesh or other prosthesis, or native tissue (eg, bladder or omentum)
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:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Ureterolysis
- Ureter Repositioning
- Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
- 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
- Perineum Repair Surgery
- Perineoplasty
- Surgical perineum repair
- Non-obstetrical perineum reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 56810: Perineoplasty, repair of perineum, nonobstetrical (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Soleh accept my insurance?
Dr. Soleh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 248-2422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soleh accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Soleh in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Soleh's office located?
Dr. Shahida Soleh's Primary Practice
1100 Franklin Ave Ste 203
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 248-2422
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shahida Soleh?
Dr. Soleh has appointments available at her Garden City, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Soleh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soleh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306134796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soleh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soleh
What is Dr. Shahida Soleh's specialty?
Dr. Soleh is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Garden City, 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. Soleh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shahida Soleh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soleh 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 Shahida Soleh accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shahida Soleh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahida Soleh offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Soleh, or call (516) 248-2422 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Shahida Soleh?
Please contact Dr. Soleh's office at (516) 248-2422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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