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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is now the gold standard used to detect or prevent individuals from getting colon cancer. Adults starting at age 45 years are strongly recommended to have a colonoscopy or some other test to screen for colon cancer.

Capsule Endoscopy

During the procedure, a patient swallows a vitamin-sized pill with a camera inside (pill camera). Transported smoothly and painlessly through the GI tract by the body’s own natural peristalsis, the video pill capsule transmits images of different parts of your intestine, such as the small intestine and the esophagus.

ERCP

An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, more commonly known as ERCP, is an endoscopic procedure that is also combined with X-rays. ERCP is very much like a typical upper GI endoscopy; however, your gastroenterologist will inject a dye during the procedure, which highlights problems in certain digestive organs through X-ray technology.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A sigmoidoscopy is an internal exam of the lower part of the large intestine (colon) using a short, thin, flexible, lighted tube with a camera at the tip. This procedure helps determine the cause of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, chronic diarrhea, and other intestinal problems.

Hemorrhoid Treatments

Two of the most common treatments for hemorrhoid removal are hemorrhoid banding, which cuts off blood flow to the hemorrhoid, and infrared coagulation (IRC) therapy, which uses infrared light to shrink and shrivel hemorrhoids. The treatment method depends highly upon whether the hemorrhoids are external (around the anus) or internal (in the rectum).

Upper Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a very common and safe procedure that is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum, to get a closer look at what may be causing symptoms.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where a patient’s immune system abnormally responds to the ingestion of gluten. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people worldwide is affected by celiac disease. However, up to 2.5 million people in the United States may have celiac disease and not know it, as the symptoms range from mild to severe.

Chronic Diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea is defined as diarrhea that lasts for over four weeks, compared to acute diarrhea, which lasts 2 weeks. It can be a symptom of a gastrointestinal condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or it can be the result of an infection.

Constipation

Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation, stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel.

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) which is common. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for varying periods of time, or does not close properly, and stomach contents rise up into the esophagus.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful and can be caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic rectal area. Normally, tissue inside the anus fills with blood to help control bowel movements, but if you strain or sit on the toilet a long time to move stool, the increased pressure causes the veins in this tissue to swell and stretch.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease + Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses a set of gastrointestinal diseases where parts of the digestive tract are chronically inflamed by a dysfunctional interaction immune system. Hereditary factors and an abnormal interaction between microorganisms and the immune system are felt to play a role.

Irritable Bowel Syndromes

It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of Americans have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional GI disorder that refers to a group of symptoms that affect the digestive tract, often resulting in abdominal pain, bloating, or cramping. However, some people with IBS have no symptoms at all.

Diet & Nutrition

Nutrition plays a paramount role in gastroenterology as it directly influences the health and functioning of the digestive system. We have nutritional resources available to help understand the role adequate nutrition plays in preventing and managing various digestive disorders.

Fibroscan

We offer FibroScan in our office, a non-invasive diagnostic device designed to measure the elasticity of liver tissue and detect fibrosis. A fibroscan allows us the ability to provide a non-surgical alternative to a traditional liver biopsy. We are able to present the results to patients in real-time and make treatment plan recommendations

About Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists

Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists offers exceptional care from board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologists at its offices in North Wantagh, and South Wantagh, New York.

They use their years of experience and advanced diagnostic techniques to diagnose and treat digestive system disorders. Every doctor also has an unmatched bedside manner that ensures patients feel welcome and heard. Learn More About Us

Blogs

Hemorrhoids

How Long do Hemorrhoids Last?

While hemorrhoids are common and often resolve on their own, severe cases may require medical attention to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.

January 23, 2025

Celiac Disease

Can You Develop Celiac Disease Later in Life?

Individuals who previously tolerated gluten without issues may suddenly experience symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, or unexplained weight loss.

January 16, 2025

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Total Wellness: The Risks of Ignoring Your Lactose Intolerance

Ignoring your lactose intolerance can lead to various uncomfortable symptoms and health complications. It’s important to understand the causes, symptoms, and management strategies of lactose intolerance to promote overall wellness

January 2, 2025

IBS

IBS and Pregnancy: Managing Symptoms During and After Pregnancy

Pregnant individuals with IBS should work closely with their healthcare providers to tailor their dietary and lifestyle strategies, ensuring both maternal and fetal health while minimizing discomfort.

December 19, 2024

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Discrimination is Against the Law

Allied Digestive Health (“ADH”) complies with applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ADH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

ADH and its affiliated practices and departments:

Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
- Qualified sign language interpreters
- Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats)
- Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
  - Qualified interpreters
  - Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact:

Beverly Coleman, Chief Human Resources Officer and Privacy Officer and Civil Rights Coordinator
Allied Digestive Health
Monmouth Corporate Park 1
187 Highway 36, Suite 230
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764
compliance@hcompliance.com
844-932-6675

If you believe that ADH or its affiliates has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with Beverly Coleman at the contact information above. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email.

If you need help filing a grievance, you may also contact the Privacy Officer, Beverly Coleman, at the contact information listed above for assistance.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW Room 509F
HHH Building Washington, DC 20201
1-800-868-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)

Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

Or you can file a Civil Rights complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights at the following locations:

Northern Regional Office

31 Clinton Street, 3rd Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
973-648-2700
Fax: 973-648-4405

Central Regional Office

140 East Front Street: 6th Floor
PO Box 090
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-4605
Fax: 609-984-3812

Southern Regional Office
5 Executive Campus, Suite 107
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-486-4080
Fax: 856-486-2255

South Shore Regional Office
1325 Boardwalk, 1st Floor
Tennessee Ave & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-441-3100

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Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.

What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)?

When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a deductible. You may have other costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network.

“Out-of-network” describes providers and facilities that haven’t signed a contract with your health plan. Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.” This amount is likely more than in-network costs for the same service and might not count toward your annual out-of-pocket limit.

“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care—like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.

You are protected from balance billing for:

Emergency services

If you have an emergency medical condition and get emergency services from an out-of-network provider or facility, the most the provider or facility may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount (such as copayments and coinsurance). You can’t be balance billed for these emergency services. This includes services you may get after you’re in stable condition, unless you give written consent and give up your protections not to be balanced billed for these post-stabilization services.

Certain services at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center

When you get services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, certain providers there may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most those providers may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services. These providers can’t balance bill you and may not ask you to give up your protections not to be balance billed.

If you get other services at these in-network facilities, out-of-network providers can’t balance bill you, unless you give written consent and give up your protections.

You’re never required to give up your protections from balance billing. You also aren’t required to get care out-of-network. You can choose a provider or facility in your plan’s network.

When balance billing isn’t allowed

You have the following protections:

You are only responsible for paying your share of the cost (like the copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles that you would pay if the provider or facility was in-network). Your health plan will pay out-of-network providers and facilities directly.
Your health plan generally must:
- Cover emergency services without requiring you to get approval for services in advance (prior authorization).
- Cover emergency services by out-of-network providers.
- Base what you owe the provider or facility (cost-sharing) on what it would pay an in-network provider or facility and show that amount in your explanation of benefits.
- Count any amount you pay for emergency services or out-of-network services toward your deductible and out-of-pocket limit.

Check with your State Department of Insurance to determine if you have balance billing protections under state law.

If no state law applies or if you think you’ve been wrongly billed, contact the federal regulators responsible for enforcing the federal surprise billing protection laws at 1-800-985-3059.

Visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers for more information about your rights under federal law.

Shore Gastroenterology Associates can help with questions concerning billing. Contact us before hand if you have any concerns about the procedures we provide and coverage.

May 21, 2024 by

Revitalize Your Gut With Transformative Care

We Are Your Trusted Team of Gastroenterologists

What Our Patients Say About Us

Colonoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy

ERCP

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Hemorrhoid Treatments

Upper Endoscopy

Celiac Disease

Chronic Diarrhea

Constipation

GERD

Hemorrhoids

Inflammatory Bowel Disease + Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Irritable Bowel Syndromes

Diet & Nutrition

Fibroscan

About Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists

Blogs

How Long do Hemorrhoids Last?

Can You Develop Celiac Disease Later in Life?

Total Wellness: The Risks of Ignoring Your Lactose Intolerance

IBS and Pregnancy: Managing Symptoms During and After Pregnancy

Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)?

You are protected from balance billing for:

When balance billing isn’t allowed

Important Notice: Participating Carriers

We are pleased to inform you that our services are covered by a variety of participating insurance carriers. Please review the list of participating carriers to ensure your plan is included.