32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cavender, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Cary Cavender, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Cavender completed his residency at E Carolina University School Of Med. Dr. Cavender is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavender’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavender’s office at (800) 822-8816.
Where did Dr. Cavender go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: E Carolina University School Of Med
What languages does Dr. Cavender speak?
Dr. Cavender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cavender treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cavender 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. Cavender. 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:
- 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:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Mild Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
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:
- Abdominal Migraine
- Migraine
- Stomach migraine
- Childhood abdominal pain syndrome
- Gut migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43D0: Abdominal migraine, not intractable
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
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
What procedures does Dr. Cavender perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cavender 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. Cavender. 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:
- 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 with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Cavender accept my insurance?
Dr. Cavender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cavender accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Cavender in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cavender's office located?
What is Dr. Cavender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cavender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497847727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cavender
What is Dr. Cary Cavender's specialty?
Dr. Cavender is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Cavender to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cary Cavender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cavender is affiliated with UAB Hospital 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
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Is Cary Cavender accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Cary Cavender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cary Cavender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cavender's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cary Cavender?
Please contact Dr. Cavender's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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