Who is Dr. Hijaz, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hijaz?
Dr. Nadia Hijaz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hijaz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Digestive Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City, MO community, Dr. Hijaz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hijaz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO
Medical School: University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Hijaz board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Nadia Hijaz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hijaz speak?
Dr. Hijaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hijaz typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hijaz 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. Hijaz. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hijaz typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hijaz 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. Hijaz. 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
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Hijaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Hijaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 234-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hijaz accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Hijaz in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hijaz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hijaz affiliated with?
Dr. Hijaz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hijaz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hijaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528246717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hijaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hijaz