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75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 - Plattsburgh location
77 Plaza Blvd, Suite 101, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
About Dr. Homer
John W. Homer, MD practices gastroenterology in Plattsburgh, NY. John is a 1990 graduate of University of Vermont College of Medicine. John is also listed as specializing in hospice & palliative medicine. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 946 Medicare patients across 969 services. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841268836.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (518) 561-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
75 BEEKMAN ST
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
77 Plaza Blvd SUITE 101
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Chronic conditions
Liver health
Specialized and cancer
- Short bowel syndrome
Wound care
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
- EUS-guided biopsy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
- Biliary sphincterotomy
- Endoscopic bile duct stone removal
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Capsule endoscopy
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
- Feeding tube care and troubleshooting
Clinical Nutrition
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
General surgery
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Liver procedures
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
Nutrition & Digestion
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Esophageal dilation
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
969 services · 946 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
195 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
159 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
120 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
64 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
55 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
48 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
43 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
199 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
56 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Plattsburgh 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Homer?
Dr. Homer is a gastroenterologist in Plattsburgh, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Homer's address?
Dr. Homer is listed at 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Homer?
The number on file is (518) 561-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Homer's NPI number?
Dr. Homer's National Provider Identifier is 1841268836. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Homer train?
Dr. Homer attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Homer been practicing?
Dr. Homer has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Homer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Homer performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Homer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Homer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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