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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pennington, Pediatric Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Elliot Pennington, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Pennington is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennington’s office at (616) 443-8007.
What languages does Dr. Pennington speak?
Dr. Pennington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Pennington typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington. 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:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Unspecified Abdominal Lump
- Pelvic Swelling
- Internal Abdominal Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1909: Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Pennington typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
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:
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
- Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
- GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Does Dr. Pennington accept my insurance?
Dr. Pennington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 443-8007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pennington accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Pennington in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Care
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pennington's office located?
Dr. Elliot Pennington's Primary Practice
330 Barclay Ave NE Ste 202
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 443-8007
What is Dr. Pennington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235365081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pennington
What is Dr. Elliot Pennington's specialty?
Dr. Pennington is a Pediatric Surgeon near Grand Rapids, MI.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Elliot Pennington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pennington is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Holland Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital 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 Elliot Pennington accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Elliot Pennington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elliot Pennington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (616) 443-8007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elliot Pennington?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (616) 443-8007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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