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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kornfield, Gastroenterologist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Robert Kornfield, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kornfield completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kornfield is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kornfield’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kornfield’s office at (207) 973-4266.
Where did Dr. Kornfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Kornfield board certified in Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kornfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kornfield speak?
Dr. Kornfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kornfield treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kornfield 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. Kornfield. 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:
- 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:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
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:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
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:
- 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
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:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Which procedures does Dr. Kornfield perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Kornfield may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kornfield's office.
Does Dr. Kornfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Kornfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kornfield accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Kornfield in Bangor, ME 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kornfield's office located?
Dr. Robert Kornfield's Primary Practice
885 Union St Ste 145
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 973-4266
What is Dr. Kornfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kornfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467404160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kornfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kornfield
What is Dr. Robert Kornfield's specialty?
Dr. Kornfield is a Gastroenterologist near Bangor, ME. 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. Kornfield to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Kornfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kornfield is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Robert Kornfield accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kornfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Kornfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kornfield's office at (207) 973-4266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Kornfield?
Please contact Dr. Kornfield's office at (207) 973-4266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Kornfield have?
Dr. Robert Kornfield is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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