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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Chrissy Lopez, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (404) 785-5437.
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lopez typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lopez typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- 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:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Lopez in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629364021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Chrissy Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Atlanta, GA.
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. Chrissy Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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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Is Chrissy Lopez accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Chrissy Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chrissy Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (404) 785-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chrissy Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (404) 785-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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