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Who is Dr. Uppal, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Vikas Uppal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Uppal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uppal’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uppal’s office.
What languages does Dr. Uppal speak?
Dr. Uppal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Uppal treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Uppal 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. Uppal. 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:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Belly Button Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
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:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malabsorption Due to Intolerance
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Food Intolerance Malabsorption
- Digestive Intolerance
- Nutrient Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9049: Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Which procedures does Dr. Uppal perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vikas Uppal may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Uppal's office.
Does Dr. Uppal accept my insurance?
Dr. Uppal 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. Uppal accept in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Uppal in Wilmington, DE 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 BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Uppal's office located?
What is Dr. Uppal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uppal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558695296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uppal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uppal
What is Dr. Vikas Uppal's specialty?
Dr. Uppal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Wilmington, DE. 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. Uppal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vikas Uppal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Uppal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nemours Childrens Hospital - Delaware. 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?
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Is Vikas Uppal accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?
Yes, Dr. Vikas Uppal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vikas Uppal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uppal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vikas Uppal?
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