36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Gastroenterologist in Abilene, TX?
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlantic Health (Overlook) Program
Medical School: Gov't Med Coll, South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat, India | Medical College Baroda | Agartala Government Medical College | Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Yogeshkumar Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , 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
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
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:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Patel 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. 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. 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
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- 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
- 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:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (325) 795-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Abilene, TX?
Dr. Patel in Abilene, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Patel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?A 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 1437128527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel