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Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli, MD

Pleasanton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sankepalli, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sankepalli is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankepalli’s office at (318) 212-5811.

    What languages does Dr. Sankepalli speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Sankepalli treat?

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

    • Belly Button Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Left Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Lower belly pain
    • Pain in lower abdomen
    • Abdominal discomfort
    • Pain in upper belly
    • Epigastric discomfort
    • LUQ pain
    • Pain in upper left stomach
    • Left upper belly pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
    • R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
    • R1012: Left upper quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation

    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:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, 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:

    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    What procedures does Dr. Sankepalli perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Does Dr. Sankepalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sankepalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-5811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sankepalli accept in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Sankepalli in Pleasanton, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

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    Where is Dr. Sankepalli's office located?

    Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli's Primary Practice

    5820 Owens Dr Bldg E Fl 2

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (318) 212-5811

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    Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli's Practice 2

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 113

    Shreveport, LA 71118

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

    Dr. Sankepalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437572765.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankepalli?

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

    What is Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli's specialty?

    Dr. Sankepalli is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Pleasanton, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Sankepalli to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sankepalli is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Deepthi Sankepalli accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deepthi Sankepalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sankepalli's office at (318) 212-5811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deepthi Sankepalli?

    Please contact Dr. Sankepalli's office at (318) 212-5811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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