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Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal cancer, colonoscopy, endoscopy

55 Meriden Avenue Suite 2c
Southington, CT 06489

(860) 621-6284

Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is affiliated with MidState Medical Center, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT GI PC.

Office Locations

Hartford Healthcare

1 Liberty Square 2nd Floor
New Britain, CT 06051

(860) 229-9688

(860) 229-5498

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Hartford Healthcare

10 Jolley Drive Suite 101
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 286-2470

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100 Grand Street 1st Floor
New Britain, CT 06052

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Hartford Healthcare

300 Western Boulevard Suite A
Glastonbury, CT 06033

(860) 657-1920

(860) 657-1925

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Hartford Healthcare

440 New Britain Avenue Suite 1
Plainville, CT 06062

(860) 826-3880

(860) 826-3883

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Hartford Healthcare

55 Meriden Avenue Suite 2c
Southington, CT 06489

(860) 621-6284

(860) 621-3164

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Some issues Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	64
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	64
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	30
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	126
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	38
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	162
gastrointestinal procedures	161
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	161
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	149

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	49
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	133
gastrointestinal procedures	155
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	155
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	12
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	42
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	43
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in New Britain, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	129
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	129
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	193
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	73
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	18
Dementia	17

Education & Training

He has a state license in Connecticut.

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MidState Medical Center

Hospital of Central Connecticut

Hartford Healthcare

CONNECTICUT GI PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$736 Skyrizi $258	LINZESS $200	Rinvoq $184	Humira $59	Creon $27	Other $8
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$358 ENTYVIO $312	MOTEGRITY $27	GATTEX $19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$301 XIFAXAN $239	Trulance $62
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$236 Vemlidy $121	$115
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$219 STELARA $175	Tremfya $45
Other	$1,632 DUPIXENT $271	ZEPOSIA $155	Ocaliva $103	VOQUEZNA $98	XIFAXAN $98	Other $908

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,439
Education	$27
Consulting Fee	$15

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC

2024

$19,439.88

Physician Covered Recipient

Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Alexander Potashinsky's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Potashinsky include gastrointestinal cancer and colonoscopy. Dr. Potashinsky is professionally affiliated with Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Glastonbury, CT.