Dr. Arnold Forlemu, MD
Columbus, GA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forlemu, Gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA?
What languages does Dr. Forlemu speak?
Dr. Forlemu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Forlemu typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Forlemu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Forlemu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Vomiting Blood
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K920: Hematemesis
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Forlemu typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Forlemu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Forlemu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Forlemu accept my insurance?
Dr. Forlemu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 324-6365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forlemu accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Forlemu in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Forlemu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Forlemu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Forlemu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Forlemu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forlemu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003313057.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forlemu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forlemu