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Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica, MD

Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Abrenica, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abrenica completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Abrenica is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abrenica’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abrenica’s office at (850) 487-2604.

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

    • Fellowship: McGovern Medical School at UT Health

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Santo Tomas

    What languages does Dr. Abrenica speak?

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

    • English

    • Filipino

    • Pilipino

    What conditions does Dr. Abrenica treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Abrenica 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. Abrenica. 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
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Fecal Impaction
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Severe Constipation
    • Impacted Stool
    • Bowel Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5641: Fecal impaction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Gastroparesis
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Delayed Gastric Emptying
    • Stomach Paralysis
    • Gastric Motility Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3184: Gastroparesis

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Celiac Disease
    • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
    • Sprue
    • Coeliac Disease
    • Gluten Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    What procedures does Dr. Abrenica perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Abrenica 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. Abrenica. 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

    Does Dr. Abrenica accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abrenica accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 487-2604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abrenica accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Abrenica in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abrenica's office located?

    Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica's Primary Practice

    2000 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    (850) 487-2604

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    Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica's Practice 3

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 4

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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

    Dr. Abrenica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679982680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abrenica?

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

    What is Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica's specialty?

    Dr. Abrenica is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Gainesville, FL. 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. Abrenica to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Abrenica is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cristoniel Abrenica accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristoniel Abrenica offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abrenica's office at (850) 487-2604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristoniel Abrenica?

    Please contact Dr. Abrenica's office at (850) 487-2604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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