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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. Dr. Kwiatkowski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kwiatkowski typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
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:
- 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kwiatkowski typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kwiatkowski 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
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
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwiatkowski's office located?
Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski's Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 310
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-8450
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.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kara Kwiatkowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwiatkowski is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster 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
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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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