24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferrante, Gastroenterologist in Huntsville, AL?
Where did Dr. Ferrante go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Gastroenterology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ferrante board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Dino Ferrante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferrante speak?
Dr. Ferrante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ferrante typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ferrante 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. Ferrante. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
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:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ferrante typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ferrante 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. Ferrante. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- 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
- Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
- Colon polyp removal
- Colon tumor destruction
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
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)
- 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
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:
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Does Dr. Ferrante accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferrante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 533-6488 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferrante accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Ferrante in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Alabama
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ferrante's office located?
Dr. Dino Ferrante's Primary Practice
119 Longwood Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-6488
What hospitals are Dr. Ferrante affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ferrante has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferrante's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferrante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104815471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferrante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferrante