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Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH is a physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in physician and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Michael David Kappelman, 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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 David Kappelman, MD MPH graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2004)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Michael David Kappelman, 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, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, 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, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael David Kappelman, 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 David Kappelman, 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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$31,393
$31,393 |
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$30,618
XELJANZ $23,554 |
$7,063 |
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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 |
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| $52,425 | |
| $40,639 | |
| $7,150 | |
| $2,831 | |
| $53 |
Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH has received 75 research payments totaling $588,248.
Dr. Michael Kappelman's areas of specialization are physician and pediatric gastroenterology; he sees patients in Chapel Hill, NC. Clinical interests for Dr. Kappelman include crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and colonoscopy. Dr. Kappelman is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kappelman highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. His practice in Chapel Hill, NC is open to new patients as reported by UNC Health.
