30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Blumenstein, Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Brian Blumenstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Blumenstein graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Gastroenterology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Blumenstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blumenstein’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blumenstein’s office at (708) 425-8616.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blumenstein?
Dr. Brian Blumenstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Blumenstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon Cancer Screening, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP), Peptic Acid Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oak Lawn/IL community, Dr. Blumenstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blumenstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Gastrointestinal diseases and liver disease | Henry Ford Hospital
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Gastroenterology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Henry Ford Hospital | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Henry Ford Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School
What languages does Dr. Blumenstein speak?
Dr. Blumenstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Blumenstein treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Blumenstein 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. Blumenstein. 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:
- 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Blumenstein perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Blumenstein 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. Blumenstein. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
- Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
- 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
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
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Enteroscopy
- Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Scope
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
CPT Codes:
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
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:
- 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. Blumenstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Blumenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 425-8616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blumenstein accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Blumenstein in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
NASA
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blumenstein's office located?
Dr. Brian Blumenstein's Primary Practice
9921 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-8616
What is Dr. Blumenstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blumenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194784645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blumenstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blumenstein
What is Dr. Brian Blumenstein's specialty?
Dr. Blumenstein is a Gastroenterologist near Oak Lawn, IL. 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. Blumenstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Blumenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Blumenstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center. 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
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Is Brian Blumenstein accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Blumenstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Blumenstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blumenstein's office at (708) 425-8616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Blumenstein?
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