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Who is Dr. Desipio, Gastroenterologist in Mount Laurel, NJ?
Dr. Joshua Desipio, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Mount Laurel, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desipio graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Desipio is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desipio’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desipio’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desipio?
Dr. Joshua Desipio, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desipio empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Barrett's Esophagus, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Liver Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Mount Laurel/NJ community, Dr. Desipio is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Desipio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple University Hospital
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Desipio speak?
Dr. Desipio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desipio treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Desipio 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. Desipio. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, 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 Dr. Desipio perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Desipio 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. Desipio. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
- Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal Motility Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
- Esophageal manometry
- Swallowing function test
- GERD test
- Esophageal pressure study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
- 91010: Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and report;
Also known as:
- Stomach Motility Test
- Gastric Manometry
- Stomach Emptying Study
- Gastric Motility Study
CPT Codes:
- 91020: Gastric motility (manometric) studies
Also known as:
- Esophageal pH and Impedance Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- GERD Test
- Acid Reflux Test
- Esophageal Impedance Monitoring
- 24-Hour pH Study
CPT Codes:
- 91037: Esophageal function test, gastroesophageal reflux test with nasal catheter intraluminal impedance electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation;
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. Desipio accept my insurance?
Dr. Desipio 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. Desipio accept in Mount Laurel, NJ?
Dr. Desipio in Mount Laurel, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Sabre
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desipio's office located?
What is Dr. Desipio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desipio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063628360.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desipio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desipio
What is Dr. Joshua Desipio's specialty?
Dr. Desipio is a Gastroenterologist near Mount Laurel, NJ. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Desipio to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Desipio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desipio is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cooper University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Joshua Desipio accepting new patients in Mount Laurel, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Desipio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Desipio offer online booking?
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