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Dr. Sharmistha Rudra, MD

Philadelphia, PA

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. Dr. Rudra is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rudra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Rudra typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Rudra typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Rudra 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Nasal Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Transnasal Esophagoscopy with Biopsy
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagus Biopsy Through Nose

    CPT Codes:

    • 43198: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; with biopsy, single or multiple

    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:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    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.

    What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Sharmistha Rudra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rudra is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Duluth, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Wellstar Cobb 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

    When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Explore 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 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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