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Who is Dr. Sekhar, Surgeon in Roslyn Heights, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sekhar?
Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sekhar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Achalasia, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Roslyn Heights, NY community, Dr. Sekhar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Sekhar board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sekhar speak?
Dr. Sekhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Telugu
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Sekhar typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sekhar 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. Sekhar. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Metabolic Disorder
- Metabolism disorder
- Metabolic disease
- Body chemistry imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E889: Metabolic disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Sekhar typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sekhar 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. Sekhar. 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Sekhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 616-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekhar accept in Roslyn Heights, NY?
Dr. Sekhar in Roslyn Heights, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employer Direct Healthcare
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sekhar's office located?
Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar's Primary Practice
125 Mineola Ave Ste 200
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 616-5500
What hospitals are Dr. Sekhar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sekhar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar?
Dr. Sekhar has appointments available at his Roslyn Heights, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Sekhar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881645364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekhar