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Dr. Jonah Essers, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Essers, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Essers graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Children's National Medical Center Program. Dr. Essers is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essers’s office at (907) 212-2240.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Essers?

    Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Essers empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Celiac Disease, Constipation, Cystic Fibrosis, Diarrheal Diseases, Esophageal Disorders, Feeding Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn's, Liver Disease, Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Essers is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Essers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Children's National Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Essers board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Essers speak?

    Dr. Essers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hebrew

    What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Essers typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Essers 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. Essers. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Celiac Disease
    • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
    • Sprue
    • Coeliac Disease
    • Gluten Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    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:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Essers typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Essers 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. Essers. 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

    Does Dr. Essers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Essers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 212-2240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Essers accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Essers in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Microsoft

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UMR Administered Payer

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    Where is Dr. Essers' office located?

    Dr. Jonah Essers' Primary Practice

    1101 Madison St Ste 800

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (907) 212-2240

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    Dr. Jonah Essers' Practice 2

    751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 5010NA

    Issaquah, WA 98029

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    What is Dr. Essers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Essers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699984377.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Essers

    What is Dr. Jonah Essers's specialty?

    Dr. Essers is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Seattle, WA.

    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 Dr. Jonah Essers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Essers is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Issaquah Campus 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

    When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Jonah Essers accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Jonah Essers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jonah Essers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Essers' office at (907) 212-2240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jonah Essers?

    Please contact Dr. Essers' office at (907) 212-2240 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Essers' office located?

    Dr. Essers' offices are located in Seattle, WA and Issaquah, WA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jonah Essers have?

    Dr. Jonah Essers is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.