23 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Tuft, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Where did Dr. Tuft go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Tuft board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Blaine Tuft, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Tuft speak?
Dr. Tuft and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Japanese
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Tuft typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Tuft 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. Tuft. 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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Tuft typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Tuft 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. Tuft. 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:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Does Dr. Tuft accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuft accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 519-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tuft accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Tuft in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
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Where is Dr. Tuft's office located?
Dr. Blaine Tuft's Primary Practice
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 519-7100
What hospitals are Dr. Tuft affiliated with?
Dr. Tuft has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tuft's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tuft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043284300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuft?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuft