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Who is Dr. Chowdhury, Gastroenterologist in Brandon, FL?
Dr. Nazif Chowdhury, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Brandon, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chowdhury graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at BINGHAMTON GENERAL HOSPITAL. Dr. Chowdhury is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowdhury’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chowdhury’s office at (607) 772-0639.
Where did Dr. Chowdhury go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: BINGHAMTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chowdhury speak?
Dr. Chowdhury and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Chowdhury treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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.
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:
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophagus Disorder
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Chowdhury perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
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:
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Small Intestine Endoscopy to Stop Bleeding
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Enteroscopy with Bleeding Control
- Small Bowel Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Deep Enteroscopy
- Intestinal Bleeding Treatment Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 44366: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
CPT Codes:
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Wireless Esophageal pH Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- Bravo pH Test
- Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Test
CPT Codes:
- 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Does Dr. Chowdhury accept my insurance?
Dr. Chowdhury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 772-0639 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chowdhury accept in Brandon, FL?
Dr. Chowdhury in Brandon, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Boon Administrative Services
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chowdhury's office located?
Dr. Nazif Chowdhury's Primary Practice
876 S Parsons Ave
Brandon, FL 33511
(607) 772-0639
What is Dr. Chowdhury's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033378674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowdhury?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowdhury
What is Dr. Nazif Chowdhury's specialty?
Dr. Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist near Brandon, FL. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Chowdhury to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nazif Chowdhury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chowdhury is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Tampa General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Nazif Chowdhury accepting new patients in Brandon, FL?
Yes, Dr. Nazif Chowdhury is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nazif Chowdhury offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office at (607) 772-0639 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nazif Chowdhury?
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