GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anderson, Gastroenterologist in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Gretchen Anderson, DO is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Valdosta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (229) 433-1000.
What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?
Dr. Anderson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Anderson typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Duodenitis
- Inflamed Duodenum
- Small Intestine Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Anderson typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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 here.
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:
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
CPT Codes:
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 433-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Anderson in Valdosta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?
Dr. Gretchen Anderson's Primary Practice
2501 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 433-1000
What is Dr. Anderson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811286297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anderson
What is Dr. Gretchen Anderson's specialty?
Dr. Anderson is a Gastroenterologist near Valdosta, GA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Gretchen Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta 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
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Is Gretchen Anderson accepting new patients in Valdosta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Gretchen Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gretchen Anderson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (229) 433-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gretchen Anderson?
Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (229) 433-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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