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- 8855 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, Douglasville, GA 30134
About Dr. Garten
Based in Douglasville, GA, Jay H. Garten, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Jay graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Jay cared for 200 Medicare patients across 246 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1831189950 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (678) 784-5020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8855 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 101
Douglasville, GA 30134
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
246 services · 200 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
101 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
41 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Douglasville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Garten's specialty?
Dr. Garten is a gastroenterologist in Douglasville, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Garten?
Dr. Garten is listed at 8855 Hospital Dr Suite 101, Douglasville, GA 30134. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Garten?
The number on file is (678) 784-5020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garten's NPI number?
Dr. Garten's National Provider Identifier is 1831189950. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garten's medical education?
Dr. Garten attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Garten been practicing?
Dr. Garten has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Garten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garten performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Garten confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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