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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Twitchell, Hepatologist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. David Twitchell, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Twitchell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Twitchell’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Twitchell’s office at (210) 567-4738.
What languages does Dr. Twitchell speak?
Dr. Twitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Twitchell treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Twitchell 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. Twitchell. 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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Enlarged Liver
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Hepatomegaly
- Swollen liver
- Liver enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Twitchell perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Twitchell 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. Twitchell. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Twitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Twitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 567-4738 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Twitchell accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Twitchell in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
City of Norfolk
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Twitchell's office located?
What is Dr. Twitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Twitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679215719.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Twitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Twitchell
What is Dr. David Twitchell's specialty?
Dr. Twitchell is a Hepatologist near Mesa, AZ. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Twitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Twitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Twitchell is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center 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 David Twitchell accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. David Twitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Twitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Twitchell's office at (210) 567-4738 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Twitchell?
Please contact Dr. Twitchell's office at (210) 567-4738 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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