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Dr. Rickey Snipes, MD

Dr. Rickey Snipes, MD

Saint Joseph, MI

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Snipes, Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, MI?

    Dr. Rickey Snipes, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Saint Joseph, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Snipes graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Gastroenterology; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Snipes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Snipes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Snipes’s office at (269) 408-1100.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Gastroenterology; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Oregon Health & Science University Program

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry

    Is Dr. Snipes board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rickey Snipes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Snipes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Snipes treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Snipes 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. Snipes. 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 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:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2930: Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding
    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Does Dr. Snipes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Snipes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 408-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Snipes accept in Saint Joseph, MI?

    Dr. Snipes in Saint Joseph, MI 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • HealthScope

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Snipes' office located?

    Dr. Rickey Snipes' Primary Practice

    3950 Hollywood Rd

    Saint Joseph, MI 49085

    (269) 408-1100

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    Dr. Rickey Snipes' Practice 2

    1234 Napier Ave

    Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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

    Dr. Snipes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477546869.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Snipes?

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

    What is Dr. Rickey Snipes's specialty?

    Dr. Snipes is a Gastroenterologist near Saint Joseph, MI. 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. Snipes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rickey Snipes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Snipes is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Rickey Snipes accepting new patients in Saint Joseph, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Rickey Snipes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rickey Snipes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Snipes's office at (269) 408-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rickey Snipes?

    Please contact Dr. Snipes's office at (269) 408-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rickey Snipes have?

    Dr. Rickey Snipes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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