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Dr. Peter Cleavinger, MD

Dr. Peter Cleavinger, MD

Columbia, MO

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cleavinger, Gastroenterologist in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Peter Cleavinger, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Cleavinger graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Gastroenterology; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cleavinger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cleavinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cleavinger’s office at (573) 777-8818.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Gastroenterology; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cleavinger board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cleavinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cleavinger speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cleavinger treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cleavinger 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. Cleavinger. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Small Bowel Crohn's with Issues', 'Ileitis with Complications', 'Complicated Small Intestine Crohn's
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50018: Crohn's disease of small intestine with other complication
    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    What procedures does Dr. Cleavinger perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cleavinger 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. Cleavinger. 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
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • 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
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 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:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    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:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Esophageal Device
    • Esophageal sphincter device extraction
    • GERD device removal
    • LINX device removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43285: Removal of esophageal sphincter augmentation device

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Cleavinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cleavinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 777-8818 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cleavinger accept in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Cleavinger in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Nationwide

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cleavinger's office located?

    Dr. Peter Cleavinger's Primary Practice

    210 Portland St Ste 100

    Columbia, MO 65201

    (573) 777-8818

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    Dr. Peter Cleavinger's Practice 2

    101 S Fairview Rd

    Columbia, MO 65203

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    Dr. Peter Cleavinger's Practice 3

    1 Hospital Dr

    Columbia, MO 65212

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

    Dr. Cleavinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841244191.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cleavinger?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Cleavinger's specialty?

    Dr. Cleavinger is a Gastroenterologist near Columbia, MO. 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. Cleavinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Cleavinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cleavinger is affiliated with University Hospital - MU Health Care 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 Peter Cleavinger accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cleavinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Cleavinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cleavinger's office at (573) 777-8818 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Cleavinger?

    Please contact Dr. Cleavinger's office at (573) 777-8818 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Cleavinger have?

    Dr. Peter Cleavinger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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