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Dr. Michael Mendoza, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mendoza, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Michael Mendoza, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mendoza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendoza’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendoza’s office at (434) 243-3300.

    What languages does Dr. Mendoza speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mendoza treat?

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

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Belly Button Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Terminal Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications

    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:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    What procedures does Dr. Mendoza perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mendoza 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. Mendoza. 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
    • 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Mendoza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mendoza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mendoza accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Mendoza in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mendoza's office located?

    Dr. Michael Mendoza's Primary Practice

    1204 W Main St

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 243-3300

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    Dr. Michael Mendoza's Practice 2

    1204 W Main St Fl 6

    Charlottesvle, VA 22903

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

    Dr. Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366769705.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendoza?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Mendoza's specialty?

    Dr. Mendoza is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Mendoza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Mendoza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mendoza is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg 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?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Mendoza accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Mendoza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Mendoza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (434) 243-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Mendoza?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (434) 243-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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