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Dr. Narmer Galeano, MD

Brooklyn, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Galeano, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Narmer Galeano, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Galeano completed his residency at North Shore Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Galeano is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galeano’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galeano’s office.

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

    • Residency: North Shore Univ Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia ()

    Is Dr. Galeano board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Narmer Galeano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Galeano speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Galeano treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Galeano 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. Galeano. 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:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Belly Button Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    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:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    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:

    • Underweight
    • Body Weight
    • Low body weight
    • Below healthy weight
    • Malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R636: Underweight

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    What procedures does Dr. Galeano perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Galeano 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. Galeano. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Does Dr. Galeano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Galeano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Galeano accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Galeano in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Mercy Health

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Galeano's office located?

    Dr. Narmer Galeano's Primary Practice

    948 48th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11219

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    Dr. Narmer Galeano's Practice 2

    158 14th St

    Hoboken, NJ 07030

    (973) 754-2504

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    Dr. Narmer Galeano's Practice 3

    703 Main St Fl 1

    Paterson, NJ 07503

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

    Dr. Galeano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528003985.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galeano?

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

    What is Dr. Narmer Galeano's specialty?

    Dr. Galeano is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Brooklyn, NY. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Galeano to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Narmer Galeano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Galeano is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Narmer Galeano accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Narmer Galeano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Narmer Galeano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Galeano's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Narmer Galeano?

    Please contact Dr. Galeano's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Narmer Galeano have?

    Dr. Narmer Galeano is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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