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Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea, MD
Plano, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Llanos Chea, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Plano, TX?
Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Llanos Chea completed his residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Llanos Chea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Llanos Chea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Llanos Chea’s office at (214) 456-8000.
Where did Dr. Llanos Chea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency: John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
What languages does Dr. Llanos Chea speak?
Dr. Llanos Chea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Llanos Chea treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Llanos Chea 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. Llanos Chea. 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:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
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:
- Vomiting
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- CVS
- Recurrent vomiting
- Periodic vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R1115: Cyclical vomiting syndrome unrelated to migraine
- R110: Nausea
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:
- 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:
- Fecal Impaction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Severe Constipation
- Impacted Stool
- Bowel Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5641: Fecal impaction
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Milk Allergy
- Food Allergy
- Dairy allergy
- Milk protein allergy
- Allergy to dairy products
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91011: Allergy to milk products
Also known as:
- Fecal Smearing
- Bowel Movement
- Stool Smearing
- Fecal Leakage
- Soiling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R151: Fecal smearing
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
What procedures does Dr. Llanos Chea perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Llanos Chea 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. Llanos Chea. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tube Placement
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Catheter Insertion
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Tube
- Flexible Endoscopy for Tube Placement
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
- 43241: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of intraluminal tube or catheter
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; 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:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Long Gastrointestinal Tube Insertion
- Miller-Abbott Tube Placement
- GI Tube Insertion
- Intestinal Tube Placement
CPT Codes:
- 44500: Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Anorectal Manometry
- Rectal Sensation and Tone Test
- Rectal Pressure Test
- Anal Manometry
- Pelvic Floor Function Test
- Bowel Control Test
- Rectal Balloon Distention Test
CPT Codes:
- 91122: Anorectal manometry
- 91120: Rectal sensation, tone, and compliance test (ie, response to graded balloon distention)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal Motility Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
- Esophageal manometry
- Swallowing function test
- GERD test
- Esophageal pressure study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
- 91010: Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and report;
Also known as:
- Colon Manometry Study
- Colonic Motility Test
- Colon Pressure Study
- Intestinal Motility Test
CPT Codes:
- 91117: Colon motility (manometric) study, minimum 6 hours continuous recording (including provocation tests, eg, meal, intracolonic balloon distension, pharmacologic agents, if performed), with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Llanos Chea accept my insurance?
Dr. Llanos Chea 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. Llanos Chea accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Llanos Chea in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Foundation for Medical Care
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Molina
Parkland Community Health Plan
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Llanos Chea's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea's Primary Practice
7601 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75024
(214) 456-8000
What is Dr. Llanos Chea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Llanos Chea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942564380.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Llanos Chea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Llanos Chea
What is Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea's specialty?
Dr. Llanos Chea is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Plano, TX. 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. Llanos Chea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Llanos Chea is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall 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 Alejandro Llanos Chea accepting new patients in Plano, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Llanos Chea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Llanos Chea's office at (214) 456-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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