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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bucuvalas, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?
Dr. John Bucuvalas, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bucuvalas graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Mass Gen Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Bucuvalas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bucuvalas’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bucuvalas’s office at (212) 659-8060.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bucuvalas?
Dr. John Bucuvalas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bucuvalas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Bucuvalas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bucuvalas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Mass Gen Hosp, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Bucuvalas board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. John Bucuvalas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bucuvalas speak?
Dr. Bucuvalas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bucuvalas treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bucuvalas 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. Bucuvalas. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
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:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Metabolic Disorder
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
- Jaundice cause
- AAT Deficiency
- Alpha-1 Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
- E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
- PSC
- Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
- Sclerosing Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
- K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Also known as:
- Wilson Disease
- Wilson's Syndrome
- Hepatolenticular Degeneration
- Copper Storage Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8301: Wilson's disease
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Alagille Syndrome
- Alagille-Watson Syndrome', 'Arteriohepatic Dysplasia', 'Alagille's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q4471: Alagille syndrome
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Heart Chamber Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Cardiac Chamber Anomalies
- Heart Connection Malformations
- Unusual Heart Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q208: Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Which procedures does Dr. Bucuvalas perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Bucuvalas may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bucuvalas' office.
Does Dr. Bucuvalas accept my insurance?
Dr. Bucuvalas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 659-8060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bucuvalas accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Bucuvalas in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MetroPlus
NY Hotel Trades Council Pension Fund (NYHTC)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bucuvalas' office located?
What is Dr. Bucuvalas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bucuvalas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821025511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bucuvalas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bucuvalas
What is Dr. John Bucuvalas's specialty?
Dr. Bucuvalas is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near New York, 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. Bucuvalas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Bucuvalas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bucuvalas is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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?
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Is John Bucuvalas accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. John Bucuvalas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Bucuvalas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bucuvalas's office at (212) 659-8060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Bucuvalas?
Please contact Dr. Bucuvalas's office at (212) 659-8060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Bucuvalas have?
Dr. John Bucuvalas is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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