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Dr. Michael Blechman

Gastroenterologist

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Biography

Education and Background

Education and training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Specialty
Gastroenterologist
NPI number
1538241468

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Costs with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (any - including Anthem, Empire, etc.)

New patient office visit
up to $496*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Minimal complexity
up to $166*
Low complexity
up to $254*
Moderate complexity
up to $376*
High complexity
up to $496*
Colonoscopy (examine rectum and entire colon through rectum)
up to $2817*
Colonoscopy (outside routine screening)
up to $2171*
Colonoscopy, with removal of foreign body(s)
up to $1488*
Colonoscopy, with biopsy
up to $2158*
Colonoscopy, with injection
up to $2176*
Colonoscopy, with control of bleeding
up to $2817*
Colonoscopy, with removal of tumor, polyp, or lesion
up to $2422*
Sigmoidoscopy / Proctosigmoidoscopy (examine rectum and part of colon)
up to $1078*
Upper Endoscopy (examine upper GI tract through mouth)
up to $1163*
Upper endoscopy (esophagoscopy)
up to $913*
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
up to $1163*
Rectal tests (for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, fecal incontinence)
up to $1198*
Rectal sensation test
up to $1198*
Anorectal manometry (measures contraction of rectal and anal muscles)
up to $613*
Acid reflux (GERD) tests
up to $506*
Esophageal manometry (esophagus test)
up to $506*
Acid reflux pH test
up to $437*
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Price Breakdown

Typical treatment path for Gastroenterology Consultation
These are the most common services patients usually receive during their Gastroenterology Consultation appointment.
New patient office visit
up to $496*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Most common service(s)
Low complexity
up to $254*
Other service(s)
Minimal complexity
up to $166*
Moderate complexity
up to $376*
High complexity
up to $496*

Predicted total:
up to $254*
* depends on your specific insurance (copay, deductible, coverage, etc.)