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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Krishnan, Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Prashant Krishnan, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Krishnan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnan’s office at (719) 636-1201.
What languages does Dr. Krishnan speak?
Dr. Krishnan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Krishnan treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Krishnan 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. Krishnan. 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 with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
Also known as:
- Functional Diarrhea
- Diarrhea
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Persistent Diarrhea
- Diarrhea without clear cause
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- K591: Functional diarrhea
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux
- Indigestion
- GERD Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R12: Heartburn
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- History of Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
- Past Stomach Ulcer
- Previous Duodenal Ulcer
- History of Gastric Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8711: Personal history of peptic ulcer disease
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Krishnan perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Prashant Krishnan may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Krishnan's office.
Does Dr. Krishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 636-1201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishnan accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Krishnan in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krishnan's office located?
Dr. Prashant Krishnan's Primary Practice
1400 E Boulder St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-1201
What is Dr. Krishnan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689883993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishnan
What is Dr. Prashant Krishnan's specialty?
Dr. Krishnan is a Gastroenterologist near Colorado Springs, CO. 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. Krishnan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prashant Krishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Krishnan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central. 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 Prashant Krishnan accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Krishnan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashant Krishnan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishnan's office at (719) 636-1201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashant Krishnan?
Please contact Dr. Krishnan's office at (719) 636-1201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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