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Dr. Steven Kaptik, MD

Dr. Steven Kaptik, MD

Puyallup, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaptik, Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, WA?

    Dr. Steven Kaptik, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaptik is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaptik’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaptik’s office at (253) 272-5127.

    Is Dr. Kaptik board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Kaptik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kaptik speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kaptik treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kaptik 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. Kaptik. 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 Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    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:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    What procedures does Dr. Kaptik perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kaptik 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. Kaptik. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 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)
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    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:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Tumor/Polyp Removal
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Enteroscopy with Lesion Ablation
    • Small Bowel Polyp Removal
    • Intestinal Tumor Ablation (Endoscopic)
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Enteroscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 44369: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
    • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
    • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
    • Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
    • Stretched Esophagus Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Does Dr. Kaptik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaptik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 272-5127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaptik accept in Puyallup, WA?

    Dr. Kaptik in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Westrock

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    Where is Dr. Kaptik's office located?

    Dr. Steven Kaptik's Primary Practice

    401 15th Ave SE

    Puyallup, WA 98372

    (253) 272-5127

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    Dr. Steven Kaptik's Practice 2

    33915 1st Way S Ste 200

    Federal Way, WA 98003

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    Dr. Steven Kaptik's Practice 3

    202 N Division St Ste 304

    Auburn, WA 98001

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

    Dr. Kaptik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881893345.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaptik?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Kaptik's specialty?

    Dr. Kaptik is a Gastroenterologist near Puyallup, WA. 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. Kaptik to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Kaptik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaptik is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, UW Medical Center - Montlake 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 Steven Kaptik accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Kaptik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Kaptik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaptik's office at (253) 272-5127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Kaptik?

    Please contact Dr. Kaptik's office at (253) 272-5127 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Kaptik have?

    Dr. Steven Kaptik is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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