Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerson, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Meadowbrook, PA?
What languages does Dr. Gerson speak?
Dr. Gerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Gerson typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Gerson 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. Gerson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K600: Acute anal fissure
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
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Gerson typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Gerson 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. Gerson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
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:
- 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;
Does Dr. Gerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 938-3145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerson accept in Meadowbrook, PA?
Dr. Gerson in Meadowbrook, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gerson's office located?
Dr. Leigh Gerson's Primary Practice
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
(215) 938-3145
What hospitals are Dr. Gerson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gerson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gerson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508284050.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerson