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Who is Dr. Mcgovern, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Brockton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mcgovern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcgovern’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgovern’s office at (508) 232-6465.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mcgovern?
Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mcgovern empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Celiac Disease, Constipation, Digestive Disorders, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Nutrition, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brockton/MA community, Dr. Mcgovern is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mcgovern speak?
Dr. Mcgovern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mcgovern treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mcgovern 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. Mcgovern. 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:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50819: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with unspecified complications
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Rectosigmoiditis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Rectosigmoiditis
- Inflammation of Rectum and Sigmoid Colon
- Distal Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5130: Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis without complications
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:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Which procedures does Dr. Mcgovern perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcgovern's office.
Does Dr. Mcgovern accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcgovern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 232-6465 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgovern accept in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Mcgovern in Brockton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mcgovern's office located?
Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern's Primary Practice
1 Pearl St Ste 200
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 232-6465
What is Dr. Mcgovern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcgovern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659733087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgovern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgovern
What is Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern's specialty?
Dr. Mcgovern is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Brockton, MA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Mcgovern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcgovern is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Caitriona Mcgovern accepting new patients in Brockton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caitriona Mcgovern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcgovern's office at (508) 232-6465 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caitriona Mcgovern?
Please contact Dr. Mcgovern's office at (508) 232-6465 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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