28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hochman, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Jay Hochman, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Hochman graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Hochman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hochman’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. Hochman’s office at (404) 257-0343.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hochman?
Dr. Jay Hochman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hochman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Nutrition, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Hochman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hochman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Hochman board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Jay Hochman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hochman speak?
Dr. Hochman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hochman treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hochman 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. Hochman. 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:
- Belly Button Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting Without Nausea
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing Up Without Feeling Sick
- Sudden Vomiting
- Emisis without Nausea
- CVS
- Recurrent vomiting
- Periodic vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R1111: Vomiting without nausea
- R1115: Cyclical vomiting syndrome unrelated to migraine
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:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
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
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:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
What procedures does Dr. Hochman perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hochman 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. Hochman. 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:
- 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:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Conversion (Stomach to Small Intestine)
- G-tube to J-tube Conversion
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Conversion
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Placement
CPT Codes:
- 49446: Conversion of gastrostomy tube to gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
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)
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
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
Does Dr. Hochman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hochman 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. Hochman accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Hochman 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
MedImpact
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Hochman's office located?
Dr. Jay Hochman's Primary Practice
993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 440
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-0343
What is Dr. Hochman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hochman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770542094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hochman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hochman
What is Dr. Jay Hochman's specialty?
Dr. Hochman 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. Hochman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jay Hochman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hochman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jay Hochman accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Hochman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Hochman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hochman's office at (404) 257-0343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Hochman?
Please contact Dr. Hochman's office at (404) 257-0343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Hochman have?
Dr. Jay Hochman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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