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Dr. Peter Farrell, MD

Cincinnati, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farrell, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Peter Farrell, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Farrell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farrell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farrell’s office at (513) 636-4200.

    What languages does Dr. Farrell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Farrell treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Belly Button Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • Lower belly pain
    • Pain in lower abdomen
    • Abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Fecal Impaction
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Severe Constipation
    • Impacted Stool
    • Bowel Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5641: Fecal impaction

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    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:

    • Gastroparesis
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Delayed Gastric Emptying
    • Stomach Paralysis
    • Gastric Motility Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3184: Gastroparesis

    What procedures does Dr. Farrell perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Farrell 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. Farrell. 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
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Duodenal Fluid Collection with Stimulation
    • Duodenal aspiration test
    • Pancreatic function test
    • Gallbladder stimulation test
    • Small intestine fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 43757: Duodenal intubation and aspiration, diagnostic, includes image guidance; collection of multiple fractional specimens with pancreatic or gallbladder stimulation, single or double lumen tube, includes drug administration

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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

    Does Dr. Farrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 636-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farrell accept in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Farrell in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Farrell's office located?

    Dr. Peter Farrell's Primary Practice

    3333 Burnet Ave

    Cincinnati, OH 45229

    (513) 636-4200

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    Dr. Peter Farrell's Practice 2

    601 Childrens Ln

    Norfolk, VA 23507

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

    Dr. Farrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306289285.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farrell?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Farrell's specialty?

    Dr. Farrell is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Cincinnati, OH. 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. Farrell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Farrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farrell is affiliated with Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, Pikeville Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Peter Farrell accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Farrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Farrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farrell's office at (513) 636-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Farrell?

    Please contact Dr. Farrell's office at (513) 636-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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