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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rudra, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Sharmistha Rudra, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rudra is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rudra’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rudra’s office at (215) 590-3247.
What languages does Dr. Rudra speak?
Dr. Rudra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rudra treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Rudra 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. Rudra. 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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Vomiting Without Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing Up Without Feeling Sick
- Sudden Vomiting
- Emisis without Nausea
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1111: Vomiting without nausea
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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)
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Which procedures does Dr. Rudra perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sharmistha Rudra 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. Rudra's office.
Does Dr. Rudra accept my insurance?
Dr. Rudra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-3247 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rudra accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Rudra in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rudra's office located?
Dr. Sharmistha Rudra's Primary Practice
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-3247
Dr. Sharmistha Rudra's Practice 3
1103 N Elm St Ste 300
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 271-3331
What is Dr. Rudra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rudra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619357621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rudra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rudra
What is Dr. Sharmistha Rudra's specialty?
Dr. Rudra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Philadelphia, 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. Rudra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sharmistha Rudra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rudra is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Sharmistha Rudra accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Sharmistha Rudra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharmistha Rudra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rudra's office at (215) 590-3247 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharmistha Rudra?
Please contact Dr. Rudra's office at (215) 590-3247 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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