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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwiatkowski, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski, DO is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kwiatkowski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwiatkowski’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwiatkowski’s office at (803) 434-8450.
What languages does Dr. Kwiatkowski speak?
Dr. Kwiatkowski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kwiatkowski treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kwiatkowski 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. Kwiatkowski. 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
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- 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:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, 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:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
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
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Which procedures does Dr. Kwiatkowski perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski 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. Kwiatkowski's office.
Does Dr. Kwiatkowski accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwiatkowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-8450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwiatkowski accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Kwiatkowski in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
Planned Administrators
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kwiatkowski's office located?
Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski's Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-8450
Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski's Practice 2
1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5718
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 936-4717
What is Dr. Kwiatkowski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwiatkowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235592114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwiatkowski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwiatkowski
What is Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski's specialty?
Dr. Kwiatkowski is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Columbia, SC. 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. Kwiatkowski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwiatkowski is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland 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?
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Is Kara Kwiatkowski accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwiatkowski's office at (803) 434-8450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Kwiatkowski?
Please contact Dr. Kwiatkowski's office at (803) 434-8450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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