30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morera, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Claudio Morera, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Morera completed his residency at Childrens Hospital. Dr. Morera is fluent in English, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morera’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Morera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hospital
Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela
Is Dr. Morera board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Claudio Morera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Morera speak?
Dr. Morera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Morera typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Morera 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. Morera. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
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:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Morera typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Morera 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. Morera. 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 here.
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
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
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
Also known as:
- Anorectal Manometry
- Rectal Pressure Test
- Anal Manometry
- Pelvic Floor Function Test
- Bowel Control Test
CPT Codes:
- 91122: Anorectal manometry
Does Dr. Morera accept my insurance?
Dr. Morera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morera accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Morera in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Morera's office located?
Dr. Claudio Morera's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 355-6000
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Claudio Morera?
Dr. Morera has appointments available at his Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Morera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124009998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morera
What is Dr. Claudio Morera's specialty?
Dr. Morera is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Claudio Morera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morera is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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
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Is Claudio Morera accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Claudio Morera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudio Morera offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Morera, or call (617) 355-6000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Claudio Morera?
Please contact Dr. Morera's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Morera have?
Dr. Claudio Morera is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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