22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Dinesh Patel, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (404) 257-0343.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Dinesh Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Crohn's Disease
- 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
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Ileitis
- Large Bowel Crohn's
- Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
- Regional Enteritis with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- 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
- K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dinesh Patel may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 257-0343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Patel in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Dinesh Patel's Primary Practice
993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 440
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-0343
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245209378.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Dinesh Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dinesh Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Dinesh Patel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Dinesh Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dinesh Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (404) 257-0343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dinesh Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (404) 257-0343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dinesh Patel have?
Dr. Dinesh Patel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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