Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin

Gastroenterology
Berkshire Internists Of BMC
777 North St, 
Pittsfield, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
Berkshire Internists Of BMC
777 North St, 
Pittsfield, MA 

Overview

Ira Schmelkin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Dr. Schmelkin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schmelkin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation
Berkshire Medical Center
Fairview Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Berkshire Internists of BMC
777 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schmelkin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Study Comparing the Diagnostic Yield of Colon Capsule Endoscopy Versus Computed Tomographic Colonography in a Screening Population
Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Study Comparing the Diagnostic Yield of Colon Capsule Endoscopy Versus Computed Tomographic Colonography in a Screening Population
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

2 Total Publications

Gastric Anisakiasis Masquerading as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Gastric Anisakiasis Masquerading as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Journal: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine
Published: November 04, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin by calling their office at 413-499-8590. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin specialize in?

While Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Ira J. Schmelkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 413-499-8590 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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