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Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Tufts University School of Medicine (1988)

4045 Hempstead Turnpike Floor 3
Bethpage, NY 11714

(516) 394-0030

Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD is affiliated with Optum East and OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC.

Office Locations

4045 Hempstead Turnpike Floor 3
Bethpage, NY 11714

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575 Underhill Boulevard Suite 200
Syosset, NY 11791

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1600 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

lab tests

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	597
gastrointestinal procedures	273
hospital care	382
inpatient care	382
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	273
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	215

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	241
doctor visit	693
gastrointestinal procedures	293
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
lab tests	110
minimally invasive procedures	293
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	241

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	67
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	607
gastrointestinal procedures	261
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	261
preventive care	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	196

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	55
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	62
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	602
gastrointestinal procedures	249
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
lab tests	144
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	120
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	604
gastrointestinal procedures	249
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	53
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	55
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	665
gastrointestinal procedures	274
lab tests	133
minimally invasive procedures	274
preventive care	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	46
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	57
diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	682
gastrointestinal procedures	240
lab tests	128
minimally invasive procedures	240
preventive care	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	141

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	66
diagnostic procedures	204
doctor visit	752
gastrointestinal procedures	292
lab tests	163
minimally invasive procedures	292
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	204
thyroid function tests	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	52
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2020 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
diagnostic procedures	157
doctor visit	747
gastrointestinal procedures	225
lab tests	349
minimally invasive procedures	225
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	157
thyroid function tests	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	84
diagnostic procedures	222
doctor visit	754
gastrointestinal procedures	328
lab tests	224
minimally invasive procedures	328
preventive care	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	222

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	42
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	74
diagnostic procedures	218
doctor visit	653
gastrointestinal procedures	299
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	218

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	29
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bethpage, NY were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	59
diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	668
gastrointestinal procedures	271
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
lab tests	143
minimally invasive procedures	271
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185
thyroid function tests	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	369
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	49
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum East

OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Magnacare, EmblemHealth Plan, Inc, Great West Healthcare, Fidelis, Oscar, Multiplan, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Oxford, Consumer Health Network, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, MVP Health Care, Connecticare, First Health Network, Private Healthcare Systems, Centivo, Northwell Direct Network, The New York State Health Insurance Program, CDPHP, Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Magnacare

EmblemHealth Plan, Inc

Great West Healthcare

Fidelis

Oscar

Multiplan

Affinity by Molina Healthcare

Aetna

United Healthcare

Tricare

Oxford

Consumer Health Network

Medicare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Healthfirst

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

MVP Health Care

Connecticare

First Health Network

Private Healthcare Systems

Centivo

Northwell Direct Network

The New York State Health Insurance Program

CDPHP

Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network

Partners Health Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$21 ENTRESTO $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21

Biography

Dr. Robert Hitscherich practices gastroenterology (digestive system) in Plainview, NY, Syosset, NY, and Bethpage, NY. He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Optum East. Optum East reports that Dr. Hitscherich is accepting new patients at his office in Syosset, NY.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography