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Who is Dr. Piester, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Travis Piester, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Piester is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piester’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piester’s office at (206) 987-2000.
What languages does Dr. Piester speak?
Dr. Piester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Piester treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Piester 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. Piester. 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 Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Hereditary pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
- Long-Term Pancreas Inflammation
- Ongoing Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
- K861: Other chronic pancreatitis
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
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:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Piester perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Travis Piester 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. Piester's office.
Does Dr. Piester accept my insurance?
Dr. Piester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piester accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Piester in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Cigna
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Microsoft
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piester's office located?
Dr. Travis Piester's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 987-2000
What is Dr. Piester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518251636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piester
What is Dr. Travis Piester's specialty?
Dr. Piester is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Seattle, WA. 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. Piester to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Travis Piester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Piester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens Hospital. 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 Travis Piester accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Travis Piester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Travis Piester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piester's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Travis Piester?
Please contact Dr. Piester's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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