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Dr. Alexander Bulanov, DO

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bulanov, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in New York, NY?

    Dr. Alexander Bulanov, DO is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bulanov is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bulanov’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bulanov’s office at (212) 420-3960.

    What languages does Dr. Bulanov speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bulanov treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Bulanov 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. Bulanov. 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:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Perianal Blood Clot
    • Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Anal Disorder
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
    • External Hemorrhoid Clot
    • Blood Clot near Anus
    • Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 4 hemorrhoids
    • Strangulated hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
    • K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    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:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Also known as:

    • Anal Dysplasia
    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Abnormal anal cells
    • Precancerous anal changes
    • Anal epithelial dysplasia
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6282: Dysplasia of anus
    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Rectal Abscess
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Abscess
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion
    • Perirectal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket in Rectum
    • Rectal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K623: Rectal prolapse
    • K611: Rectal abscess

    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:

    • Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
    • ASC-US anal smear
    • Uncertain anal cell changes
    • Mildly abnormal anal cells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Unspecified Skin Condition
    • Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Dermatological Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    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:

    • 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
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula in Anus
    • Rectal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Bulanov perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Bulanov 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. Bulanov. 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:

    • High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • HRA with Biopsy
    • Anal Canal Magnification Exam
    • Anorectal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Prolapse Repair
    • Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
    • Removal of Rectal Tumor
    • Rectal Tumor Ablation
    • Transanal Tumor Excision
    • Rectal Cancer Treatment
    • Laparoscopic Proctopexy
    • Rectopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery
    • Transanal tumor excision
    • Full thickness rectal resection
    • Rectal cancer surgery via anus
    • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
    • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45190: Destruction of rectal tumor (eg, electrodesiccation, electrosurgery, laser ablation, laser resection, cryosurgery) transanal approach
    • 45400: Laparoscopy, surgical; proctopexy (for prolapse)
    • 45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)
    • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
    • Anal wart removal
    • Destruction of anal condyloma
    • Anal papilloma treatment
    • Anal lesion ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    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:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
    • External Piles Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
    • 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
    • Minimally invasive colectomy
    • Laparoscopic bowel resection
    • Keyhole colon surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Colectomy
    • Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
    • Keyhole Colon Surgery
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
    • Colon Take-down Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
    • Keyhole Colectomy
    • Ileocolostomy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
    • 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
    • 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy

    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:

    • 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:

    • High-Resolution Anoscopy
    • Anoscopy
    • HRA Anoscopy
    • Magnified Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
    • Drainage of Perianal Abscess
    • Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
    • Perianal abscess drainage
    • Fistula-in-ano surgery
    • Rectal fistula treatment
    • Perianal Abscess Incision
    • Anal Abscess Drainage
    • Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
    • 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Omental Flap Surgery
    • Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
    • Omentum Flap
    • Abdominal Tissue Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    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:

    • Parastomal Hernia Repair
    • Stoma hernia repair
    • Hernia repair near stoma
    • Parastomal hernia surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49621: Repair of parastomal hernia, any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial or recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis, when performed; reducible

    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:

    • Laparoscopic Cyst Aspiration
    • Minimally Invasive Cyst Drainage
    • Ovarian Cyst Aspiration
    • Laparoscopic Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49322: Laparoscopy, surgical; with aspiration of cavity or cyst (eg, ovarian cyst) (single or multiple)

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    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:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    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:

    • 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Bulanov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bulanov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-3960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bulanov accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Bulanov in New York, 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)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bulanov's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Bulanov's Primary Practice

    10 Union Sq E # 2

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 420-3960

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    Dr. Alexander Bulanov's Practice 2

    1111 Amsterdam Ave

    New York, NY 10025

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    Dr. Alexander Bulanov's Practice 3

    2510 30th Ave

    Astoria, NY 11102

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

    Dr. Bulanov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447605985.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bulanov?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Bulanov's specialty?

    Dr. Bulanov is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near New York, 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. Bulanov to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Bulanov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bulanov is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton 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 Alexander Bulanov accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Bulanov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Bulanov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bulanov's office at (212) 420-3960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Bulanov?

    Please contact Dr. Bulanov's office at (212) 420-3960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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