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Dr. Sara Karjoo, MD

Dr. Sara Karjoo, MD

Saint Petersburg, FL

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    Who is Dr. Karjoo, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Sara Karjoo, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karjoo graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karjoo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karjoo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karjoo’s office at (727) 822-4300.

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

    • Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Karjoo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Karjoo treat?

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

    • Slow Transit Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Chronic Constipation
    • Sluggish Bowel
    • Colonic Inertia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5901: Slow transit constipation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    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 with Rectal Bleeding
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
    • Crohn's Disease with GI Bleeding', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Bleeding', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Rectal Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
    • K50811: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with rectal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Food Protein-Induced Intestinal Disease
    • Food Allergy Enteropathy
    • Protein Allergy Intestine
    • Dietary Protein Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5222: Food protein-induced enteropathy

    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

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Lactose Intolerance
    • Lactase deficiency
    • Milk sugar intolerance
    • Dairy intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E738: Other lactose intolerance

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting Without Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing Up Without Feeling Sick
    • Sudden Vomiting
    • Emisis without Nausea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1111: Vomiting without nausea

    Also known as:

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Mixed Symptoms
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • IBS-M
    • Spastic Colon with Mixed Symptoms
    • Functional Bowel Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K582: Mixed irritable bowel syndrome

    What procedures does Dr. Karjoo perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Karjoo 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. Karjoo. 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
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    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:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Karjoo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karjoo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 822-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karjoo accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Karjoo in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karjoo's office located?

    Dr. Sara Karjoo's Primary Practice

    601 5th St S Ste 605

    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

    (727) 822-4300

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    Dr. Sara Karjoo's Practice 2

    4040 Sawyer Rd

    Sarasota, FL 34233

    (727) 822-4300

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    Dr. Sara Karjoo's Practice 3

    501 6th Ave S

    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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

    Dr. Karjoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457557761.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karjoo?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Karjoo's specialty?

    Dr. Karjoo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Saint Petersburg, FL. 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. Karjoo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Karjoo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Karjoo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice Campus, Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus. 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 Sara Karjoo accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Karjoo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Karjoo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karjoo's office at (727) 822-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Karjoo?

    Please contact Dr. Karjoo's office at (727) 822-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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