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Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD

Accepting New Patients

(126 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: bowel surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colectomy (colon resection), and more.

425 W 59th Street Suite 7b
New York, NY 10019

(212) 523-8041

Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD is a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

425 W 59th Street Suite 7b
New York, NY 10019

(212) 523-8041

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Mount Sinai Health System

425 West 59th Street 7th Floor
Organization:mount Sinai West, NY 10019

(212) 523-8041

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Some issues Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, 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

In 2012, Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	27
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	2
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

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. Scott J. Belsley, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 126 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott J. Belsley, 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. Scott J. Belsley, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$419 SERI $419
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$317 Da Vinci Surgical System $317
Davol Inc.	$151 SURGICAL $151
Ethicon US, LLC	$108 Biosurgicals $108
Covidien Sales LLC	$32 Endo Stapling $18	Open Stapling $14
Other	$56 Spin $31	Advanced Wound care $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$592
Travel and Lodging	$490

Biography

Dr. Scott Belsley is a specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He works in New York, NY and Organization:mount Sinai West, NY. Dr. Belsley's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and colectomy (colon resection). He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. He accepts Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, Fidelis Care, and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inOrganization:Mount Sinai West, NY as reported by Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Belsley is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and a graduate of St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center's residency program. He has received professional recognition including the following: Charles McBurney Prize in Surgery, St. Luke's - Roosevelt Department of Surgery. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.