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Dr. Bisher Abdullah, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abdullah, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Bisher Abdullah, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abdullah graduated from Poznan University Of Medical Sciences Center For Medical Education In English and completed his residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Abdullah is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdullah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdullah’s office at (253) 202-3495.

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

    • Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Pediatrics | Med College Ohio | Indiana University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | Poznan University Of Medical Sciences Center For Medical Education In English | UNIVERSITY OF DA US

    Is Dr. Abdullah board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bisher Abdullah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Abdullah speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Ukrainian

    What conditions does Dr. Abdullah treat?

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

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • 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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Disorder
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Disorder
    • Gut Disorder
    • Digestive Tract Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K639: Disease of intestine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Food Allergy
    • Food Allergy
    • Unspecified Food Allergy
    • Multiple Food Allergies
    • Food Hypersensitivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z91018: Allergy to other foods

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • EPI
    • Pancreas Enzyme Deficiency
    • Malabsorption from Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8681: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Fructose Metabolism Disorder
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Fructose intolerance
    • Fructosemia
    • Hereditary fructose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7410: Disorder of fructose metabolism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Underweight
    • Body Weight
    • Low body weight
    • Below healthy weight
    • Malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R636: Underweight

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Abdullah perform?

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

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Fecal Impaction Extraction
    • Rectal Foreign Body Removal
    • Anesthetized Bowel Clearance

    CPT Codes:

    • 45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback Training (Additional Time)
    • Perineal muscle training
    • Anorectal biofeedback
    • Urethral sphincter training
    • EMG biofeedback
    • Perineal Muscle Biofeedback
    • Anorectal Biofeedback
    • Urethral Sphincter Biofeedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90912: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient
    • 90913: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; each additional 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Does Dr. Abdullah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abdullah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 202-3495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abdullah accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Abdullah in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • First Administrators

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abdullah's office located?

    Dr. Bisher Abdullah's Primary Practice

    5801 Soundview Dr Ste 156

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (253) 202-3495

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    Dr. Bisher Abdullah's Practice 2

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 300

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Bisher Abdullah's Practice 3

    1420 3rd St SE

    Puyallup, WA 98372

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    1.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Diagnosis

    20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Bisher Abdullah a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Abdullah has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Abdullah, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Abdullah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235161712.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdullah?

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

    What is Dr. Bisher Abdullah's specialty?

    Dr. Abdullah is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Gig Harbor, WA. 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. Abdullah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bisher Abdullah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abdullah is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, MultiCare Capital 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Bisher Abdullah accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Bisher Abdullah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bisher Abdullah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abdullah's office at (253) 202-3495 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bisher Abdullah?

    Please contact Dr. Abdullah's office at (253) 202-3495 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bisher Abdullah have?

    Dr. Bisher Abdullah is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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