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Dr. Christopher Adkins, MD

Cherry Hill, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adkins, Gastroenterologist in Cherry Hill, NJ?

    Dr. Christopher Adkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Cherry Hill, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Adkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adkins’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adkins’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Adkins?

    Dr. Christopher Adkins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Adkins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Hepatology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cherry Hill/NJ community, Dr. Adkins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Adkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Adkins treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:

    • 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:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Motility Disorder
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Spasm
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K224: Dyskinesia of esophagus

    What procedures does Dr. Adkins perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
    • Esophageal Motility Study
    • Esophageal distension test
    • Balloon provocation test
    • Esophageal pain study
    • Esophageal manometry
    • Swallowing function test
    • GERD test
    • Esophageal pressure study

    CPT Codes:

    • 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
    • 91010: Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Anorectal Manometry
    • Rectal Pressure Test
    • Anal Manometry
    • Pelvic Floor Function Test
    • Bowel Control Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91122: Anorectal manometry

    Does Dr. Adkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adkins accept in Cherry Hill, NJ?

    Dr. Adkins in Cherry Hill, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Adkins' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Adkins' Primary Practice

    2211 Chapel Ave W Ste 403

    Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

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    Dr. Christopher Adkins' Practice 2

    132 S 10th St

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    Dr. Christopher Adkins' Practice 3

    132 S 10th St # 480

    Phila, PA 19107

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

    Dr. Adkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023350766.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adkins?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Adkins's specialty?

    Dr. Adkins is a Gastroenterologist near Cherry Hill, NJ. 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. Adkins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Adkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adkins is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University 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

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    Is Christopher Adkins accepting new patients in Cherry Hill, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Adkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Adkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Adkins?

    Please contact Dr. Adkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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