EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD

Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD

Orlando, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Navaneethan, Gastroenterologist in Orlando, FL?

    Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Orlando, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Navaneethan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Navaneethan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Navaneethan’s office.

    Is Dr. Navaneethan board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Navaneethan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Navaneethan typically treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Navaneethan 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. Navaneethan. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
    • Regional Enteritis with Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K51919: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications

    What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Navaneethan typically perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Navaneethan 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. Navaneethan. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
    • Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
    • 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Enteroscopy with Hemostasis
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Ileum Endoscopy with Bleeding Control

    CPT Codes:

    • 44378: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)

    Does Dr. Navaneethan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Navaneethan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Navaneethan accept in Orlando, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Navaneethan's office located?

    Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan's Primary Practice

    86 Underwood St

    Orlando, FL 32806

    Get Directions

    Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan's Practice 2

    701 6th St S

    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

    Get Directions

    Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan's Practice 3

    601 E Rollins St

    Orlando, FL 32803

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Navaneethan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225227507.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Navaneethan?

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

    What is Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan's specialty?

    Dr. Navaneethan is a Gastroenterologist near Orlando, FL.

    What does a Gastroenterologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Navaneethan is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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

    When to see a Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Gastroenterologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Udayakumar Navaneethan accepting new patients in Orlando, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Navaneethan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Udayakumar Navaneethan?

    Please contact Dr. Navaneethan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan have?

    Dr. Udayakumar Navaneethan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    <section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>