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Who is Dr. Prathapan, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Prathapan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prathapan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Prathapan speak?
Dr. Prathapan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Prathapan typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Prathapan 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. Prathapan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Mild Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Prathapan typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Prathapan 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. Prathapan. 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 here.
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:
- 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. Prathapan accept my insurance?
Dr. Prathapan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prathapan accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Prathapan in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prathapan's office located?
What is Dr. Prathapan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prathapan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730590506.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prathapan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prathapan
What is Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan's specialty?
Dr. Prathapan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Krishnapriya Prathapan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prathapan is affiliated with Banner Gateway Medical Center, Valleywise Health 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 Krishnapriya Prathapan accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prathapan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishnapriya Prathapan?
Please contact Dr. Prathapan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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