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Dr. Joel Riley, MD

Saint Louis, MO

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Riley, Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Joel Riley, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riley graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Gastroenterology; St Mary'S Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Riley is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riley’s office at (314) 646-7848.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Gastroenterology; St Mary'S Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Marys Med Center | St Louis University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medical College

    Is Dr. Riley board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Riley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Riley speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Riley treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Riley 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. Riley. 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:

    • 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:

    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Bleeding Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation
    • Bleeding gastritis
    • Stomach inflammation with bleeding
    • Hemorrhaging stomach lining

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
    • K2971: Gastritis, unspecified, with bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
    • Regional Enteritis with Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Does Dr. Riley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Riley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 646-7848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Riley accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Riley in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Riley's office located?

    Dr. Joel Riley's Primary Practice

    6420 Clayton Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63117

    (314) 646-7848

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    Dr. Joel Riley's Practice 2

    3555 Sunset Office Dr Ste C100

    Saint Louis, MO 63127

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    Dr. Joel Riley's Practice 3

    6400 Clayton Rd

    Richmond Hts, MO 63117

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

    Dr. Riley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164440301.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riley?

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

    What is Dr. Joel Riley's specialty?

    Dr. Riley is a Gastroenterologist near Saint Louis, MO. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Riley to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Riley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Riley is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis 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

    Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Joel Riley accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Riley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Riley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Riley's office at (314) 646-7848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Riley?

    Please contact Dr. Riley's office at (314) 646-7848 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Riley have?

    Dr. Joel Riley is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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