Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapsia, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, VA?
Is Dr. Lapsia board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Sameer Lapsia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lapsia speak?
Dr. Lapsia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lapsia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lapsia 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. Lapsia. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lapsia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lapsia 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. Lapsia. 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
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Colon Manometry Study
- Colonic Motility Test
- Colon Pressure Study
- Intestinal Motility Test
CPT Codes:
- 91117: Colon motility (manometric) study, minimum 6 hours continuous recording (including provocation tests, eg, meal, intracolonic balloon distension, pharmacologic agents, if performed), with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Anorectal Manometry
- Rectal Pressure Test
- Anal Manometry
- Pelvic Floor Function Test
- Bowel Control Test
CPT Codes:
- 91122: Anorectal manometry
Does Dr. Lapsia accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapsia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-7240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapsia accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Lapsia in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
Selman and company
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lapsia's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lapsia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lapsia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lapsia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapsia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750549606.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapsia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapsia