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Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD

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(Makoto Nishimura, MD - MSK Gastroenterologist)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), Gastroenterology (Digestive System) and General Practice

Professional interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), enteroscopy , endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

(347) 798-9580

Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care), gastroenterology (digestive system) and general practice. Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and MEMORIAL GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP.

Office Locations

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

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Some issues Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD can help you with:

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

EGD with esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD performed more EGD with esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, and esophageal dilation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD performed more endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

In 2013, Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, 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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
aspiration	39
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	21
gastrointestinal procedures	135
image guided procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	135
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	27
aspiration	49
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	345
hospital care	27
image guided procedures	49
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	345
minor procedures	49
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146
stent placement (stenting)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	111

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	21
Hispanic	29
Asian	23
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
aspiration	36
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	58
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	23
image guided procedures	36
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	320
minor procedures	36
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	149
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	17
Hispanic	29
Asian	30
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
aspiration	33
balloon dilation	26
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	160
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	494
hospital care	49
image guided procedures	33
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	494
minor procedures	33
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	256
stent placement (stenting)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	29
Hispanic	22
Asian	36
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	35
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
diagnostic procedures	273
doctor visit	218
gastrointestinal procedures	419
hospital care	37
image guided procedures	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	419
minor procedures	37
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	298
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	24
Hispanic	26
Asian	32
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	38
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	160
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	352
minimally invasive procedures	352
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	25
Hispanic	24
Asian	28
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated as an oncologist in New York, NY were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	16
aspiration	38
balloon dilation	25
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	187
doctor visit	118
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	344
hospital care	34
image guided procedures	38
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	344
minor procedures	38
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	194
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	267
Hispanic	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	132
85 and over	27
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	181

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	46

Education & Training

He completed residency at Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine (JSIM) and has a state license in New York.

Residency: Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine (JSIM)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MEMORIAL GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP

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. Makoto Nishimura, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Medicare Advantage, Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst, Straight NY Medicaid, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Medicare Advantage

Magnacare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst

Straight NY Medicaid

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$93,448 Olympus $33,790	Single Use Repositionable Clip $24,542	Long Clip $18,336	Single Use Electrosurgical Hemostatic Forceps $7,713	Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 $4,464	Other $4,603
Boston Scientific Corporation	$34,882 ORISE $9,384	GENERAL - THERAPIES $4,764	GENERAL THERAPIES $642	GENERAL - HEMOSTASIS $636	RESOLUTION CLIP $367	Other $19,089
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation	$2,768 Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 $1,538	$1,230
Olympus Corporation	$2,152 $2,152
Lumendi LLC	$1,557 DiLumen $1,557
Other	$2,762 TruFreeze $217	Hemospray $156	ECHOTIP INSIGHT $155	FUJIFILM $154	ProdiGI $150	Other $1,930

**Types of Payments**
Education	$84,688
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$25,230
Consulting Fee	$11,765
Travel and Lodging	$8,800
Food and Beverage	$7,086

Research Payments

Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $195,775.

Biography

Dr. Makoto Nishimura's specialties are general practice, gastroenterology (digestive system), and oncology (cancer care). He speaks Japanese. Dr. Nishimura has a special interest in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and enteroscopy. He is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.