Summary

Dr. Peter Heit is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. With 42 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive expertise to digestive health care and general internal medicine. Dr. Heit is fluent in Chinese, English, and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Heit practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Denville, Cedar Knolls, and Verona, and maintains an affiliation with Saint Clares Denville Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
  • North Shore University Hospital
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. Peter Heit has 4 locations

Vanguard Medical Group At Denville New Jersey

16 Pocono Rd Ste 310Denville, NJ 07834
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ridgedale Surgery Center

14 Ridgedale Ave Ste 120Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Mon6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Clares Denville Hospital

25 Pocono RdDenville, NJ 07834

Vanguard Medical Group At Verona New Jersey

271 Grove Ave Ste AVerona, NJ 07044
Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.9 
42 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Denville , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter Heit

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - EPO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - EPO
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter Heit has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter Heit has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Peter Heit holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at North Shore University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Heit's NPI number is 1912952763.

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Dr. Peter Heit is affiliated with Saint Clares Denville Hospital.
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