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Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ward, Gastroenterologist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Brian Ward, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ward graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ward’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (402) 397-7057.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Nebraska - Gastroenterology, Omaha, NE | Gastroenterology, UNMC

    • Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center | Internal Medicine, UNMC

    • Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ward board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ward, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ward speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ward treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Large Bowel Crohn's
    • Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Digestive Disease
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Heartburn
    • Acid Reflux
    • Indigestion
    • GERD Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R12: Heartburn

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 397-7057 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Ward in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthcare Advantage

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Ward's office located?

    Dr. Brian Ward's Primary Practice

    17001 Lakeside Hills Plz

    Omaha, NE 68130

    (402) 397-7057

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    Dr. Brian Ward's Practice 2

    207 S Engdahl Ave

    Oakland, NE 68045

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    Dr. Brian Ward's Practice 3

    450 E 23rd St

    Fremont, NE 68025

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

    Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366494643.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Ward's specialty?

    Dr. Ward is a Gastroenterologist near Omaha, NE. 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. Ward to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Chi Health Lakeside Hospital, Bellevue Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's 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

    Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Gastroenterologist with 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 Brian Ward accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ward is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Ward offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (402) 397-7057 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Ward?

    Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (402) 397-7057 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Ward have?

    Dr. Brian Ward is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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