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Kenneth I. Pearlman, MD

Kenneth I. Pearlman, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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17 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Professional, Diligent, Caring. Everything you want in a doctor

    • Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Caring conversation and review.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is a great Doctor but overwhelmed with paperwork

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Pearlman is very present during your visit, is very explicit with details regarding your tests. Is very caring/professional/courteous. I've had the pleasure of having Dr. Pearlman take care of me six years ago. Dr. Pearlman is a person who cares about his patients. TY Dr. Pearlman!

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have been a patient of Dr. Pearlman for several years and am very happy with his care.

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Pearlman is an excellent, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. He is not responsible of the bad behavior of a receptionist and his secretary.

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I met Dr Pearlman last year after my wife’s colonoscopy. He made a good impression so I scheduled my colonoscopy with him too.

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very informative and professional.

    • Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very knowledgeable, warm, took his time to go over the plan.

    • Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Knowledgeable and caring. Answered all my questions and able to anticipate details about my upcoming procedure. Excellent physician.

    • Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
    • Verified Review

    He is a great doctor

    • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
    • Verified Review

    I have been a patient of Dr Pearlman for over 20 years and have ALWAYS found him to be very compassionate, willing to take the time to answer any questions I may have and clearly explains results of my exams and diagnosis .

    • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Knowledgeable, kind, supportive, honest

    • Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Professional, compassionate, caring

    • Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025
    • Verified Review

    He is very caring, patient and unerstanding. Dr. Pearlman is very respectful.

    • Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
    • Verified Review

    listens; presents options and explains them clearly;

    • Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
    • Verified Review

    He deserves it a very good doctor.

  • About Kenneth I. Pearlman, MD

    Dr. Kenneth I. Pearlman is a board certified internist and gastroenterologist. He completed his medical education through the Six Year Biomedical Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Albany Medical College, followed by residency and fellowship training at New York University and the Manhattan Veterans Administration Medical Center.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Pearlman is committed to patient focused care that emphasizes clear communication, trust, and thoughtful decision making.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 160969

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1770585952

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • Albany Medical College

    Residency

    • New York University