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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Medina-Centeno, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Medina-Centeno is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Medina-Centeno’s office at (214) 456-8000.
What languages does Dr. Medina-Centeno speak?
Dr. Medina-Centeno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Medina-Centeno treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Medina-Centeno 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. Medina-Centeno. 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
- Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
- Dyssynergic Defecation
- Obstructed Defecation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Functional Intestinal Disorder
- Digestive Disease
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- Digestive Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5989: Other specified functional intestinal disorders
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
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:
- Neurogenic Bowel
- Digestive Disease
- Nerve-Related Bowel Dysfunction
- Neuropathic Bowel
ICD-10 Codes:
- K592: Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Medina-Centeno perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Medina-Centeno's office.
Does Dr. Medina-Centeno accept my insurance?
Dr. Medina-Centeno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 456-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Medina-Centeno accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Medina-Centeno in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Mercy Care Plan
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Where is Dr. Medina-Centeno's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno's Primary Practice
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(214) 456-8000
What is Dr. Medina-Centeno's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Medina-Centeno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871886739.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medina-Centeno?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Medina-Centeno
What is Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno's specialty?
Dr. Medina-Centeno is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Medina-Centeno to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Medina-Centeno is affiliated with Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ricardo Medina-Centeno accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Medina-Centeno offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Medina-Centeno's office at (214) 456-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Medina-Centeno?
Please contact Dr. Medina-Centeno's office at (214) 456-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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