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Who is Dr. Duggan, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Duggan, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Duggan graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Duggan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duggan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duggan’s office at (617) 355-6058.
Where did Dr. Duggan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital Boston - Boston, MA
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Duggan board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Duggan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Duggan speak?
Dr. Duggan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Duggan treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Duggan 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. Duggan. 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:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Intestinal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
- K90829: Short bowel syndrome, unspecified
- K90822: Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
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:
- Metabolic Disorder
- Metabolism disorder
- Metabolic disease
- Body chemistry imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E889: Metabolic disorder, unspecified
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
What procedures does Dr. Duggan perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Duggan 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. Duggan. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
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:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Does Dr. Duggan accept my insurance?
Dr. Duggan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6058 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duggan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Duggan in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Duggan's office located?
Dr. Christopher Duggan's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6058
Recognitions
Awards
Children's Hospital, Boston
Harvard Medical School Student Teaching Award
What is Dr. Duggan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duggan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740293091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duggan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duggan
What is Dr. Christopher Duggan's specialty?
Dr. Duggan 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. Duggan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Duggan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Duggan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital, Franciscan Childrens. 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
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Is Christopher Duggan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Duggan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Duggan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duggan's office at (617) 355-6058 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Duggan?
Please contact Dr. Duggan's office at (617) 355-6058 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Duggan have?
Dr. Christopher Duggan is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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