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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitz, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Joelynn Fitz, DO is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitz’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitz’s office at (610) 402-3888.
What languages does Dr. Fitz speak?
Dr. Fitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fitz treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fitz 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. Fitz. 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:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease with Rectal Bleeding
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Crohn’s Disease
- Crohn's Disease with GI Bleeding', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Bleeding', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Rectal Bleeding
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50811: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with rectal bleeding
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Other Digestive Symptoms
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
- Unspecified Abdominal Symptoms
- Other Belly Problems
- Digestive System Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
- R198: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
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:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
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:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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)
Which procedures does Dr. Fitz perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joelynn Fitz may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fitz's office.
Does Dr. Fitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-3888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitz accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Fitz in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Fitz's office located?
Dr. Joelynn Fitz's Primary Practice
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2400
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-3888
What is Dr. Fitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548647183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitz
What is Dr. Joelynn Fitz's specialty?
Dr. Fitz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Allentown, PA. 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. Fitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joelynn Fitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fitz is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Joelynn Fitz accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Joelynn Fitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joelynn Fitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fitz's office at (610) 402-3888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joelynn Fitz?
Please contact Dr. Fitz's office at (610) 402-3888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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