Overview
James Lax is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Diarrhea.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
160 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Lax
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lax?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lax by calling their office at 212-988-5740. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Lax a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lax is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophagitis, 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. James Lax specialize in?
While Dr. James Lax is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James Lax accept my insurance?
Dr. James Lax accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-988-5740 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EsophagitisDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lax isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)