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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villafuerte Galvez, Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Javier Villafuerte Galvez, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Villafuerte Galvez is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villafuerte Galvez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villafuerte Galvez’s office at (617) 667-7000.
What languages does Dr. Villafuerte Galvez speak?
Dr. Villafuerte Galvez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Villafuerte Galvez typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Villafuerte Galvez 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. Villafuerte Galvez. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Villafuerte Galvez typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Villafuerte Galvez 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. Villafuerte Galvez. 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.
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:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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
Does Dr. Villafuerte Galvez accept my insurance?
Dr. Villafuerte Galvez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villafuerte Galvez accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Villafuerte Galvez in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Villafuerte Galvez's office located?
What is Dr. Villafuerte Galvez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villafuerte Galvez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770920035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villafuerte Galvez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villafuerte Galvez
What is Dr. Javier Villafuerte Galvez's specialty?
Dr. Villafuerte Galvez is a Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Javier Villafuerte Galvez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villafuerte Galvez is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Wentworth-Douglass 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 Javier Villafuerte Galvez accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Javier Villafuerte Galvez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Villafuerte Galvez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villafuerte Galvez's office at (617) 667-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javier Villafuerte Galvez?
Please contact Dr. Villafuerte Galvez's office at (617) 667-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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