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Who is Dr. Ammoury, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Rana Ammoury, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Ammoury is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ammoury’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ammoury’s office at (757) 668-7240.
Is Dr. Ammoury board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Rana Ammoury, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ammoury speak?
Dr. Ammoury and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ammoury typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ammoury 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. Ammoury. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
- K5909: Other constipation
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:
- 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:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ammoury typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ammoury 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. Ammoury. 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:
- 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Does Dr. Ammoury accept my insurance?
Dr. Ammoury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-7240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ammoury accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Ammoury in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ammoury's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Rana Ammoury an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ammoury has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ammoury, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Ammoury's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ammoury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679769616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ammoury?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ammoury
What is Dr. Rana Ammoury's specialty?
Dr. Ammoury is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Norfolk, VA.
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. Rana Ammoury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ammoury is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General 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
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Is Rana Ammoury accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Rana Ammoury is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rana Ammoury offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ammoury's office at (757) 668-7240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rana Ammoury?
Please contact Dr. Ammoury's office at (757) 668-7240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rana Ammoury have?
Dr. Rana Ammoury is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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