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Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and general practice. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Hospitals UNC Health Children's.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$94,327
Humira $60,275 |
$34,052 |
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$30,618
XELJANZ $23,554 |
$7,063 |
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$24,993
$24,993 |
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$12,704
Rinvoq $2,919 |
$9,785 |
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$11,200
$11,200 |
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$12,665
SIMPONI $4,213 |
STELARA $1,860 |
SIMPONI ARIA $53 |
$6,540 |
| $83,408 | |
| $52,425 | |
| $40,639 | |
| $7,150 | |
| $2,831 | |
| $53 |
Dr. Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MD MPH has received 53 research payments totaling $521,398.
Dr. Michael Kappelman's specialties are general practice and pediatric gastroenterology. He practices in Chapel Hill, NC. In Dr. Kappelman's practice, he is particularly interested in crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and colonoscopy. He is affiliated with UNC Health. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Kappelman can accept UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. According to UNC Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Chapel Hill, NC.
