Dr. Dean Pappas, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Pappas graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery.
Dr. Pappas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pappas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pappas’s office at (516) 248-2422.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pappas?
Dr. Dean Pappas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist 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. Pappas empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Fistula-Complex, Hemorrhoids, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Telemedicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Garden City/NY community, Dr. Pappas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pappas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Orlando Regional Medical Center
Residency: Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery | University Hospital SUNY | Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine | Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pappas board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dean Pappas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pappas speak?
Dr. Pappas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pappas treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas. 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:
First Degree Hemorrhoids
Third Degree Hemorrhoids
Second Degree Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids
Grade 1 hemorrhoids
Mild hemorrhoids
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 3 hemorrhoids
Severe hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
Grade 2 hemorrhoids
Moderate hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
K640: First degree hemorrhoids
K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
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:
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:
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:
Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal Polyps
Intestinal Polyps
Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
What procedures does Dr. Pappas perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas. 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:
Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
Colonoscopy with Tissue 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
Endoscopic Hemostasis
Colonoscopy for Bleeding
Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
Colon polyp removal
Colon tumor destruction
Therapeutic colonoscopy
Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colorectal Polyp Removal
Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
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
45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
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:
Colonoscopy with Injections
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
Colon Scope with Medication
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
Splenic Flexure Mobilization
Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
Colon Take-down Surgery
Minimally invasive colectomy
Laparoscopic bowel resection
Keyhole colon surgery
Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
Keyhole Colectomy
Ileocolostomy Surgery
CPT Codes:
44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
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:
Drainage of Rectal Abscess
Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
Perirectal Abscess Incision
Rectal Abscess Surgery
Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
Abdominal Infection Drainage
Open Peritonitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
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:
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:
Anus Repair Surgery for Stricture (Adult)
Anoplasty
Anal Stricture Repair
Plastic Surgery of Anus
CPT Codes:
46700: Anoplasty, plastic operation for stricture; adult
Also known as:
Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
Banding of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
Anal Fistula Surgery
Fistulectomy
Fistulotomy
Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
Kock pouch endoscopy
Ileal reservoir evaluation
Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
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:
Removal of Anal Skin Tags
Anal Papillae Excision
Perianal Skin Tag Removal
Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia Repair
Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
49593: 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, reducible
Also known as:
Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Piles Surgery
Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
Anoscopy with Dilation
Anoscopy
Anal Canal Exam with Widening
Rectal Exam with Dilation
Anorectal Scope with Balloon Dilation
CPT Codes:
46604: Anoscopy; with dilation (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)
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:
Treatment for Open Wound (with Packing)
Wounds and Injuries
Wound Dehiscence Treatment
Open Wound Management
Wound Packing
CPT Codes:
12021: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; with packing
Also known as:
Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Ureterolysis
Ureter Repositioning
Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
Nerve Stimulator Implant
Sacral Neuromodulation Device
Gastric Stimulator Placement
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
Sacral Neuromodulation
Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
64581: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
Does Dr. Pappas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 248-2422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pappas accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Pappas in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dean Pappas?
Dr. Pappas has appointments available at his Garden City, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Pappas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942205901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pappas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pappas
What is Dr. Dean Pappas's specialty?
Dr. Pappas is a Specialist near Garden City, NY.
Contact Dr. Pappas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dean Pappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pappas 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.
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Is Dean Pappas accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dean Pappas is accepting new patients at this time.
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