Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Frist, Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Michael Frist, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Frist graduated from Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Frist is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frist’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frist’s office at (404) 881-1094.
Where did Dr. Frist go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Frist board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Frist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Frist speak?
Dr. Frist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Frist typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Frist 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. Frist. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Advanced Barrett's esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus with severe cell changes
- Precancerous Barrett's esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K22711: Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Frist typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Frist 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. Frist. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
Does Dr. Frist accept my insurance?
Dr. Frist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 881-1094 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frist accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Frist in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
FMH Benefit Services
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Frist's office located?
Dr. Michael Frist's Primary Practice
550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1600
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-1094
What hospitals are Dr. Frist affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Frist has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northside Hospital Atlanta,Atlanta, GA
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Emory University Hospital Midtown,Atlanta, GA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital,Atlanta, GA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 7 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center,Snellville, GA
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Emory University Hospital,Atlanta, GA
Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 4 Procedures
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton,Carrollton, GA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery