Dr. Fernando Zapata, MD
Kansas City, MO
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zapata, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO?
Where did Dr. Zapata go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud | University of Oxford Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Zapata speak?
Dr. Zapata and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Zapata typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Zapata 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. Zapata. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Zapata typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Zapata 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. Zapata. 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:
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
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. Zapata accept my insurance?
Dr. Zapata 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. Zapata accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Zapata in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Zapata's office located?
Dr. Fernando Zapata's Primary Practice
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
What hospitals are Dr. Zapata affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zapata has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zapata's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zapata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093826430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zapata?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zapata