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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Collen, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lauren Collen, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Collen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Collen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Collen’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Collen speak?
Dr. Collen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Collen typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Collen 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. Collen. 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:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine with Rectal Bleeding
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels
- Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
- Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
- Large Bowel Crohn's with Bloody Stool
- Crohn's Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Large Intestine Crohn's
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K50819: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with unspecified complications
- K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
- K50111: Crohn's disease of large intestine with rectal bleeding
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Colitis
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Collen typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Collen 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. Collen. 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. Collen accept my insurance?
Dr. Collen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collen accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Collen in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Collen's office located?
What is Dr. Collen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Collen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831583491.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Collen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Collen
What is Dr. Lauren Collen's specialty?
Dr. Collen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA.
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. Lauren Collen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Collen is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Concord 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lauren Collen accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Collen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Collen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Collen's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Collen?
Please contact Dr. Collen's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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