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Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO

Massapequa, NY

38 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Pasternak, Gastroenterologist in Massapequa, NY?

    Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Massapequa, NY. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Pasternak graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Gastroenterology. Dr. Pasternak is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pasternak’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pasternak’s office at (516) 795-5523.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Gastroenterology | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pasternak speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Pasternak treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pasternak 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. Pasternak. 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:

    • 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids
    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Digestive Disease
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    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:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon

    Does Dr. Pasternak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pasternak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 795-5523 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pasternak accept in Massapequa, NY?

    Dr. Pasternak in Massapequa, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pasternak's office located?

    Dr. Herbert Pasternak's Primary Practice

    187 Veterans Blvd

    Massapequa, NY 11758

    (516) 795-5523

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Herbert Pasternak?

    Dr. Pasternak has appointments available at his Massapequa, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Pasternak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184610370.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pasternak?

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

    What is Dr. Herbert Pasternak's specialty?

    Dr. Pasternak is a Gastroenterologist near Massapequa, NY. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Pasternak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Herbert Pasternak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pasternak is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Herbert Pasternak accepting new patients in Massapequa, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Herbert Pasternak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Herbert Pasternak offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pasternak, or call (516) 795-5523 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Herbert Pasternak?

    Please contact Dr. Pasternak's office at (516) 795-5523 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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