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Who is Dr. Africa, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Jonathan Africa, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Africa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Africa’s office at (916) 262-9022.
What languages does Dr. Africa speak?
Dr. Africa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Africa typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Africa 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. Africa. 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:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
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:
- 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
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels
- Generalized Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Africa typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Africa 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. Africa. 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:
- 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
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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Africa accept my insurance?
Dr. Africa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 262-9022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Africa accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Africa in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Africa's office located?
Dr. Jonathan Africa's Primary Practice
1625 Stockton Blvd Ste 105
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 262-9022
What is Dr. Africa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Africa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144524893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Africa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Africa
What is Dr. Jonathan Africa's specialty?
Dr. Africa is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Sacramento, CA.
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. Jonathan Africa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Africa is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center 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 Jonathan Africa accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Africa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Africa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Africa's office at (916) 262-9022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Africa?
Please contact Dr. Africa's office at (916) 262-9022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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