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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nattakom, Gastroenterologist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Thomas Nattakom, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Nattakom graduated from Chengalpattu Medical College and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Gastroenterology; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Nutrition; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nattakom is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nattakom’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nattakom’s office at (575) 522-7697.
Where did Dr. Nattakom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Gastroenterology; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Nutrition; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine | Henry Ford Hospital Program
Medical School: Chengalpattu Medical College | Chengalpattu Medical College | Madras Med College
What languages does Dr. Nattakom speak?
Dr. Nattakom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Nattakom treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nattakom 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. Nattakom. 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:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
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:
- Non-cancerous Stomach Growth
- Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Stomach Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Benign stomach tumor
- Stomach neoplasm
- Non-malignant stomach mass
- Benign rectal tumor
- Rectal neoplasm
- Non-malignant rectal mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D131: Benign neoplasm of stomach
- D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
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:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Nattakom perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Nattakom 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. Nattakom's office.
Does Dr. Nattakom accept my insurance?
Dr. Nattakom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 522-7697 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nattakom accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Nattakom in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nattakom's office located?
Dr. Thomas Nattakom's Primary Practice
4381 E Lohman Ave Ste B
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-7697
What is Dr. Nattakom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nattakom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598711475.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nattakom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nattakom
What is Dr. Thomas Nattakom's specialty?
Dr. Nattakom is a Gastroenterologist near Las Cruces, NM. 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. Nattakom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Nattakom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nattakom is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Christus Health 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 Thomas Nattakom accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Nattakom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Nattakom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nattakom's office at (575) 522-7697 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Nattakom?
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