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Dr. John Dewitt, MD

Indianapolis, IN

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    Who is Dr. Dewitt, Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. John Dewitt, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dewitt graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Dewitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dewitt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dewitt’s office at (317) 274-0880.

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

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Dewitt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dewitt treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dewitt 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. Dewitt. 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:

    • Achalasia
    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Achalasia
    • Cardia Achalasia
    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K220: Achalasia of cardia
    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    What procedures does Dr. Dewitt perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Dewitt 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. Dewitt. 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:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Tube Placement
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Esophagus Dilation with Balloon Endoscopy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • EGD with Catheter Insertion
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Tube
    • Flexible Endoscopy for Tube Placement
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • EGD with Esophageal Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Swallowing Tube Widening
    • Esophageal Stricture Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
    • Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 43241: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of intraluminal tube or catheter
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 43233: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of esophagus with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    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:

    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Transoral EUS-FNA
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • POEM Procedure (Esophageal Myotomy)
    • Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
    • Esophageal Muscle Cutting
    • Achalasia Treatment
    • Transoral Esophageal Myotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43497: Lower esophageal myotomy, transoral (ie, peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM])

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Ultrasound-Guided Injection
    • Upper Endoscopy with EUS Injection
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Transmural Injection via Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43253: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural injection of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, neurolytic agent) or fiducial marker(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
    • EGD with Stent
    • Esophageal Stent Placement
    • Stomach Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Pouch Removal and Muscle Cut
    • Zenker's diverticulum surgery
    • Hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy
    • Cricopharyngeal myotomy
    • Rigid esophagoscopy with diverticulectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43180: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral with diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or cervical esophagus (eg, Zenker's diverticulum), with cricopharyngeal myotomy, includes use of telescope or operating microscope and repair, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Mucosal Resection (Polyp Removal)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with EMR
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Colon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45349: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy with EUS Biopsy
    • Rectal Scope with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Fine Needle Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 45342: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic ultrasound guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s)

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
    • Esophageal Motility Study
    • Esophageal distension test
    • Balloon provocation test
    • Esophageal pain study
    • Esophageal manometry
    • Swallowing function test
    • GERD test
    • Esophageal pressure study

    CPT Codes:

    • 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
    • 91010: Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    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

    Does Dr. Dewitt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dewitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-0880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dewitt accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Dewitt in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dewitt's office located?

    Dr. John Dewitt's Primary Practice

    550 University Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-0880

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    Dr. John Dewitt's Practice 2

    720 Eskenazi Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. John Dewitt's Practice 3

    1701 N Senate Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Dewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346204401.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dewitt?

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

    What is Dr. John Dewitt's specialty?

    Dr. Dewitt is a Gastroenterologist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Dewitt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Dewitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dewitt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: IU Health University 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

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    Is John Dewitt accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. John Dewitt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Dewitt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dewitt's office at (317) 274-0880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Dewitt?

    Please contact Dr. Dewitt's office at (317) 274-0880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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