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Dr. Michael David Kappelman, 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 24 years of experience. Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Hospitals UNC Health Children's.
101 Manning Drive Ground Floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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 has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael David Kappelman, MD MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MedCost, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Contigo Health, Carolina Complete Health, Veterans Affairs and Liberty Advantage.
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 2 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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$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 David Kappelman, MD MPH has received 53 research payments totaling $521,398.
Dr. Michael Kappelman sees patients in Chapel Hill, NC. His medical specialties are general practice and pediatric gastroenterology. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. According to Yext, Dr. Kappelman is currently accepting new patients at his office in Chapel Hill, NC.
