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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zar-Kessler, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zar-Kessler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zar-Kessler’s office at (603) 577-5360.
What languages does Dr. Zar-Kessler speak?
Dr. Zar-Kessler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Zar-Kessler typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Zar-Kessler 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. Zar-Kessler. 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:
- Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Zar-Kessler typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Zar-Kessler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zar-Kessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Zar-Kessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 577-5360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zar-Kessler accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Zar-Kessler in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zar-Kessler's office located?
Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler's Primary Practice
55 Fruit St Ste 6B
Boston, MA 02114
(603) 577-5360
What is Dr. Zar-Kessler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zar-Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437384633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zar-Kessler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zar-Kessler
What is Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler's specialty?
Dr. Zar-Kessler is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, 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 this Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zar-Kessler is affiliated with Emerson Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Claire Zar-Kessler accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claire Zar-Kessler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zar-Kessler's office at (603) 577-5360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claire Zar-Kessler?
Please contact Dr. Zar-Kessler's office at (603) 577-5360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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