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Dr. Katherine Black, MD

Macon, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Black, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Katherine Black, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Black is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Black’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Black’s office at (478) 633-7330.

    What languages does Dr. Black speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Black treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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
    • 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:

    • Celiac Disease
    • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
    • Sprue
    • Coeliac Disease
    • Gluten Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Use of Assistive Devices
    • Assistive Devices
    • Medical Support Devices
    • Adaptive Equipment
    • Mobility Aids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z978: Presence of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    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:

    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

    Which procedures does Dr. Black perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Black accept my insurance?

    Dr. Black accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 633-7330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Black accept in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Black in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Black's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Black's Primary Practice

    1062 Forsyth St Ste 2E

    Macon, GA 31201

    (478) 633-7330

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    Dr. Katherine Black's Practice 2

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

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

    Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881056646.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Black?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Black's specialty?

    Dr. Black is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Macon, GA. 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. Black to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Black affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Black is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital 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?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Katherine Black accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Black is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Black offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Black's office at (478) 633-7330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Black?

    Please contact Dr. Black's office at (478) 633-7330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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