Dr. Basavaraj Kerur, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Kerur, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Worcester, MA?

Dr. Basavaraj Kerur, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Kerur completed his residency at Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Kerur is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerur’s office.

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

Fellowship: Hasbro Children's Hospital | Vanderbilt University Hospital
Residency: Einstein Medical Center
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Grad Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry

Is Dr. Kerur board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

Yes, Dr. Basavaraj Kerur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Kerur speak?

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

English
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil

What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kerur typically treat?

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

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Constipation
Difficulty Passing Stool
Infrequent Bowel Movements
Hard Stools

ICD-10 Codes:

K5900: Constipation, unspecified

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)

What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kerur typically perform?

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

CPT Codes:

43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

Does Dr. Kerur accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Kerur's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Kerur's office located?

Dr. Basavaraj Kerur's Primary Practice

55 Lake Ave N

Worcester, MA 01655

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What hospitals are Dr. Kerur affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Kerur has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Emerson Health,Concord, MA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Kerur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871741181.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerur?

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

What is Dr. Basavaraj Kerur's specialty?

Dr. Kerur is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Worcester, MA.

What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

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.

Is Dr. Basavaraj Kerur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Kerur is affiliated with Emerson Health 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

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