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Who is Dr. Appel, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Keren Appel, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Appel is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appel’s office at (714) 509-4099.
What languages does Dr. Appel speak?
Dr. Appel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Appel treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Appel 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. Appel. 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
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
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
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:
- 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:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
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:
- Bacterial Intestinal Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Bacterial Gut Infection
- Bacterial Enteritis
- Bacterial Gastroenteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Which procedures does Dr. Appel perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Keren Appel 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. Appel's office.
Does Dr. Appel accept my insurance?
Dr. Appel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 509-4099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appel accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Appel in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthSmart
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Appel's office located?
What is Dr. Appel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669892295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appel
What is Dr. Keren Appel's specialty?
Dr. Appel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Orange, CA. 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. Appel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Keren Appel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Appel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange. 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
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Is Keren Appel accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Keren Appel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keren Appel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appel's office at (714) 509-4099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keren Appel?
Please contact Dr. Appel's office at (714) 509-4099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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