Who is Dr. Acra, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Acra?
Dr. Sari Acra, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Acra empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diarrheal Diseases, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Nutrition in Bowel Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville, TN community, Dr. Acra is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Acra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
What languages does Dr. Acra speak?
Dr. Acra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Acra typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Acra 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. Acra. 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:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Acra typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Acra 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. Acra. 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
Does Dr. Acra accept my insurance?
Dr. Acra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acra accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Acra in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Alabama
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Acra's office located?
Dr. Sari Acra's Primary Practice
6000 Medical Ctr E - N Tower
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What hospitals are Dr. Acra affiliated with?
Dr. Acra has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Acra's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730263849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acra