47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dwarka, Gastroenterologist in Sterling Heights, MI?
Where did Dr. Dwarka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: William Beaumont Hospital, Gastroenterology | William Beaumont Hospital - Troy
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Gastroenterology; Riverside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel | University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB | Hadassah Medical School
What languages does Dr. Dwarka speak?
Dr. Dwarka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Dwarka typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dwarka 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. Dwarka. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Dwarka typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dwarka 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. Dwarka. 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:
- 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 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)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
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
Does Dr. Dwarka accept my insurance?
Dr. Dwarka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 268-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dwarka accept in Sterling Heights, MI?
Dr. Dwarka in Sterling Heights, MI 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dwarka's office located?
Dr. Lillman Dwarka's Primary Practice
38300 Van Dyke Ave Ste 105
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 268-3600
What hospitals are Dr. Dwarka affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Dwarka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Dwarka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dwarka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689664211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dwarka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dwarka