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Dr. Kristen Cares, MD

Detroit, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cares, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Kristen Cares, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI. Dr. Cares graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Cares is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cares’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cares’s office at (313) 745-5155.

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

    • Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cares speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cares treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large 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
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
    • Large Bowel Crohn's
    • Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
    • K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding from Pancolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
    • K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding

    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:

    • 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:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, 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:

    • Celiac Disease
    • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
    • Sprue
    • Coeliac Disease
    • Gluten Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    What procedures does Dr. Cares perform?

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

    • 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

    Does Dr. Cares accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-5155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cares accept in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Cares in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Children's Special Health Services (ND)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cares' office located?

    Dr. Kristen Cares' Primary Practice

    3901 Beaubien St

    Detroit, MI 48201

    (313) 745-5155

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

    Dr. Cares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063641637.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cares?

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

    What is Dr. Kristen Cares's specialty?

    Dr. Cares is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Detroit, MI. 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. Cares to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristen Cares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cares is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Kristen Cares accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Cares is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Cares offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cares's office at (313) 745-5155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristen Cares?

    Please contact Dr. Cares's office at (313) 745-5155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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