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Who is Dr. Patel, Hepatologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Parita Patel, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (404) 605-4600.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R188: Other ascites
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- PSC
- Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
- Sclerosing Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
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 Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
- Revision of Liver Shunt (TIPS)
- TIPS revision
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt revision
- Liver shunt repair
CPT Codes:
- 37183: Revision Of Transvenous Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt(S) (Tips) (Includes Venous Access, Hepatic And Portal Vein Catheterization, Portography With Hemodynamic Evaluation, Intrahepatic Tract Recannulization/Dilatation, Stent Placement And All Associated Imaging Guidance And Documentation)
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 605-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Patel in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Parita Patel's Primary Practice
1968 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 605-4600
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720468028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Parita Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Hepatologist near Atlanta, GA. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Parita Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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
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Is Parita Patel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Parita Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parita Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (404) 605-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parita Patel?
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