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Who is Dr. Bernal, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Christiana Bernal, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bernal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernal’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernal’s office at (615) 322-7449.
What languages does Dr. Bernal speak?
Dr. Bernal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bernal treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bernal 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. Bernal. 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
- Belly Button Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Proctitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
- UC with Bleeding
- Bloody Stools from Colitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding with UC
- Chronic Proctitis
- Rectal Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
- K51811: Other ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding
- K5120: Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complications
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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
What procedures does Dr. Bernal perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bernal 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. Bernal. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Bernal accept my insurance?
Dr. Bernal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-7449 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bernal accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Bernal in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Independence Blue Cross
State of Arkansas
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
WakeMed
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Where is Dr. Bernal's office located?
Dr. Christiana Bernal's Primary Practice
2200 Childrens Way # 10233
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-7449
What is Dr. Bernal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bernal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477811834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bernal
What is Dr. Christiana Bernal's specialty?
Dr. Bernal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Nashville, TN. 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. Bernal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christiana Bernal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bernal is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus 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 Christiana Bernal accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christiana Bernal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christiana Bernal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bernal's office at (615) 322-7449 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christiana Bernal?
Please contact Dr. Bernal's office at (615) 322-7449 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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