32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nickowitz, Gastroenterologist in Pasadena, CA?
Where did Dr. Nickowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Gastroenterology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
Is Dr. Nickowitz board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Nickowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nickowitz speak?
Dr. Nickowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Nickowitz typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nickowitz 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. Nickowitz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Nickowitz typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nickowitz 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. Nickowitz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
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:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Nickowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 793-7114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickowitz accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Nickowitz in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nickowitz's office located?
Dr. Richard Nickowitz's Primary Practice
50 Alessandro Pl Ste 410
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 793-7114
What hospitals are Dr. Nickowitz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nickowitz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nickowitz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083686893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickowitz