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Dr. Sona Sehgal, MD

Washington, DC

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sehgal, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sona Sehgal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Sehgal graduated from Agartala Government Medical College and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Sehgal is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sehgal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sehgal’s office at (888) 884-2327.

    Where did Dr. Sehgal go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Government Medical College Jabalpur, Jabalaur University | Agartala Government Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Sehgal speak?

    Dr. Sehgal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Sehgal treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sehgal 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. Sehgal. 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:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea
    • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach
    • CVS
    • Recurrent vomiting
    • Periodic vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R110: Nausea
    • R1115: Cyclical vomiting syndrome unrelated to migraine

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, 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:

    • 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:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, 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:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    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:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Sehgal perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Sehgal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sehgal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 884-2327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sehgal accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sehgal in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sehgal's office located?

    Dr. Sona Sehgal's Primary Practice

    111 Michigan Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20010

    (888) 884-2327

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    Dr. Sona Sehgal's Practice 2

    9440 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 210

    Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

    (301) 868-5777

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    Dr. Sona Sehgal's Practice 3

    3300 Gallows Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22042

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    What is Dr. Sehgal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sehgal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740362144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sehgal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sehgal

    What is Dr. Sona Sehgal's specialty?

    Dr. Sehgal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Washington, DC. 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. Sehgal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sona Sehgal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sehgal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens National 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?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sona Sehgal accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Sona Sehgal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sona Sehgal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sehgal's office at (888) 884-2327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sona Sehgal?

    Please contact Dr. Sehgal's office at (888) 884-2327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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