32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bern, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Elana Bern, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bern graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Bern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bern’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bern’s office at (617) 355-4956.
Where did Dr. Bern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA | Floating Hospital for Children - Boston, MA
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bern board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Elana Bern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bern speak?
Dr. Bern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bern treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bern 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. Bern. 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:
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- ARFID
- Selective eating disorder
- Food avoidance disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5082: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
- Crohn’s Disease
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Ileitis
- Large Bowel Crohn's
- Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
- K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Underweight
- Body Weight
- Low body weight
- Below healthy weight
- Malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- R636: Underweight
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, 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:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bern perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elana Bern 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. Bern's office.
Does Dr. Bern accept my insurance?
Dr. Bern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-4956 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bern accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bern in Boston, 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)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bern's office located?
Dr. Elana Bern's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave # 3446
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-4956
What is Dr. Bern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598785727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bern
What is Dr. Elana Bern's specialty?
Dr. Bern is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, 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. Bern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elana Bern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bern is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Elana Bern accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Elana Bern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elana Bern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bern's office at (617) 355-4956 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elana Bern?
Please contact Dr. Bern's office at (617) 355-4956 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elana Bern have?
Dr. Elana Bern is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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