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Dr. Ashok Jain, MD

Brownsville, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jain, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Ashok Jain, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Jain graduated from Government Medical College Amritsar and completed his residency at St Luke'S Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Jain is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jain’s office at (361) 694-6128.

    Where did Dr. Jain go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Med Ctr, Pediatrics | St Luke's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India | Government Medical College Amritsar | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College

    Is Dr. Jain board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ashok Jain, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Jain speak?

    Dr. Jain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Jain treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jain 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. Jain. 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:

    • Constipation
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5909: Other constipation
    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Belly Button Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Malabsorption After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Postoperative Malabsorption
    • Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
    • Surgical Malabsorption

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Lactose Intolerance
    • Lactase deficiency
    • Milk sugar intolerance
    • Dairy intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E739: Lactose intolerance, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Fecal Smearing
    • Bowel Movement
    • Stool Smearing
    • Fecal Leakage
    • Soiling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R151: Fecal smearing

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Jain perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jain 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. Jain. 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:

    • 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:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Jain accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 694-6128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jain accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Jain in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Driscoll Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Jain's office located?

    Dr. Ashok Jain's Primary Practice

    5500 N Expressway Ste 201

    Brownsville, TX 78526

    (361) 694-6128

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    Dr. Ashok Jain's Practice 2

    115 Medical Dr Ste 201

    Victoria, TX 77904

    (361) 572-1000

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    Dr. Ashok Jain's Practice 3

    3533 S Alameda St

    Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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    What is Dr. Jain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013977701.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jain?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jain

    What is Dr. Ashok Jain's specialty?

    Dr. Jain is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Brownsville, TX. 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. Jain to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ashok Jain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jain is affiliated with DeTar Hospital Navarro 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?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ashok Jain accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ashok Jain is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashok Jain offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jain's office at (361) 694-6128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ashok Jain?

    Please contact Dr. Jain's office at (361) 694-6128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ashok Jain have?

    Dr. Ashok Jain is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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