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Dr. Ellen Mitchell, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mitchell, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Ellen Mitchell, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Mitchell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mitchell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mitchell’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mitchell speak?
Dr. Mitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mitchell treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell. 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
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
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:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Mitchell perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ellen Mitchell 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. Mitchell's office.
Does Dr. Mitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Mitchell in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Mitchell's office located?
What is Dr. Mitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952669186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mitchell
What is Dr. Ellen Mitchell's specialty?
Dr. Mitchell is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Mitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ellen Mitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health 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 Ellen Mitchell accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Mitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Mitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Mitchell?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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160 E Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134