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Dr. Alex Joanow, DO

Dr. Alex Joanow, DO

Chester, NY

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joanow, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Chester, NY?

    Dr. Alex Joanow, DO is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Chester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Joanow graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Mc. Dr. Joanow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joanow’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joanow’s office at (845) 291-7400.

    Where did Dr. Joanow go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Mc | SCS/MSUCOM/Michigan St U/Col of Osteo Med Program

    • Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Joanow speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Joanow treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Joanow 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. Joanow. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Sex
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding
    • Postcoital Bleeding
    • Contact Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
    • N930: Postcoital and contact bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Pill Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Oral Contraceptive Follow-up
    • Pill Prescription Check
    • Contraceptive Pill Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3041: Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Carrier of Bacterial Disease
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial infection carrier
    • Asymptomatic bacterial infection
    • Spreader of bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2239: Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases

    What procedures does Dr. Joanow perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Joanow 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. Joanow. 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:

    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement

    CPT Codes:

    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Joanow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joanow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 291-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joanow accept in Chester, NY?

    Dr. Joanow in Chester, 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

    • Molina

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joanow's office located?

    Dr. Alex Joanow's Primary Practice

    1460 State Route 17M Ste A

    Chester, NY 10918

    (845) 291-7400

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    Dr. Alex Joanow's Practice 2

    21 Edward J Lempka Dr

    Florida, NY 10921

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    Dr. Alex Joanow's Practice 3

    144 Main St

    Highland Falls, NY 10928

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

    Dr. Joanow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356389464.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joanow?

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

    What is Dr. Alex Joanow's specialty?

    Dr. Joanow is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Chester, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Joanow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alex Joanow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joanow is affiliated with Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall - Newburgh, Beebe Healthcare, Good Samaritan Hospital - Suffern, NY 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 Alex Joanow accepting new patients in Chester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Joanow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alex Joanow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joanow's office at (845) 291-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alex Joanow?

    Please contact Dr. Joanow's office at (845) 291-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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