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Dr. Charles Pratt, MD

Anchorage, AK

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pratt, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, AK?

    Dr. Charles Pratt, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Pratt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pratt’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pratt’s office at (907) 276-5517.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pratt?

    Dr. Charles Pratt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Pratt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Food Allergy, Nutrition, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Anchorage/AK community, Dr. Pratt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Pratt board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Pratt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Pratt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pratt treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pratt 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. Pratt. 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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
    • K50819: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    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:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    What procedures does Dr. Pratt perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pratt 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. Pratt. 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 with Polyp Removal
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    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:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
    • Esophageal distension test
    • Balloon provocation test
    • Esophageal pain study

    CPT Codes:

    • 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed

    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

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • 24-Hour Esophageal pH and Impedance Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Prolonged Esophageal Reflux Test
    • Esophageal Impedance Monitoring
    • GERD Monitoring Test
    • Nasal Catheter Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91038: Esophageal function test, gastroesophageal reflux test with nasal catheter intraluminal impedance electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation; prolonged (greater than 1 hour, up to 24 hours)

    Does Dr. Pratt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pratt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 276-5517 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pratt accept in Anchorage, AK?

    Dr. Pratt in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Chevron

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Nevada

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pratt's office located?

    Dr. Charles Pratt's Primary Practice

    3340 Providence Dr Ste 567

    Anchorage, AK 99508

    (907) 276-5517

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    Dr. Charles Pratt's Practice 2

    225 E Chicago Ave Ste 3

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Charles Pratt's Practice 3

    300 Randall Rd Ste Pff

    Geneva, IL 60134

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

    Dr. Pratt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417084229.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pratt?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Pratt's specialty?

    Dr. Pratt is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Anchorage, AK. 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. Pratt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Pratt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pratt is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Charles Pratt accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Pratt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Pratt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pratt's office at (907) 276-5517 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Pratt?

    Please contact Dr. Pratt's office at (907) 276-5517 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Pratt have?

    Dr. Charles Pratt is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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