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Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD

(Dr. Kinesh Changela, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

836 Prudential Drive Suite 801
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 398-7205

Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD is a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Ascension, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital and BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC, PA.

Office Locations

4800 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256

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Wolfson Children's Hospital

836 Prudential Drive Suite 801
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 398-7205

(904) 288-8996

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration

ERCP with stent placement

In 2023, Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD performed more EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, and ERCP with stent placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal procedures

minimally invasive procedures

removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD performed more colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

ERCP with foreign body removal

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD performed more biopsy, colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, ERCP with foreign body removal, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	32
gastrointestinal procedures	86
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	86
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
aspiration	46
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	135
esophageal dilation	12
foreign body removal	33
gastrointestinal procedures	547
hospital care	325
image guided procedures	46
inpatient care	325
minimally invasive procedures	547
minor procedures	46
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	240
stent placement (stenting)	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	109

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	58
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
aspiration	64
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	188
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	598
hospital care	289
image guided procedures	64
inpatient care	289
minimally invasive procedures	598
minor procedures	64
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	140

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	62
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	214
foreign body removal	21
gastrointestinal procedures	597
hospital care	295
image guided procedures	78
inpatient care	295
minimally invasive procedures	597
minor procedures	78
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	279
stent placement (stenting)	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	158

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	113
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	60
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
aspiration	82
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	362
doctor visit	89
foreign body removal	36
gastrointestinal procedures	826
hospital care	398
image guided procedures	82
inpatient care	398
minimally invasive procedures	826
minor procedures	82
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	401
stent placement (stenting)	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	212

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	121
Hispanic	27
Asian	11
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	69
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
diagnostic procedures	460
doctor visit	61
foreign body removal	22
gastrointestinal procedures	818
hospital care	455
image guided procedures	86
inpatient care	455
minimally invasive procedures	818
minor procedures	86
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	501
stent placement (stenting)	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	182

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	63
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

anastomosis	15
aspiration	71
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	265
doctor visit	119
esophageal dilation	12
foreign body removal	25
gastrointestinal procedures	578
hospital care	306
image guided procedures	71
inpatient care	306
minimally invasive procedures	578
minor procedures	71
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289
stent placement (stenting)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	136

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Female	281
Male	252

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	97
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	396
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	54
75 to 84	181
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	24
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD graduated from Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. He completed residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Residency: The Brooklyn Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Ascension

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC, PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kinesh Arvindkumar Changela, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,088 ORISE $201	GENERAL - THERAPIES $193	ACQUIRE $170	EXALT Model D $110	ORCAPOD $109	Other $306
AbbVie Inc.	$788 Skyrizi $276	Creon $188	Mavyret $125	LINZESS $110	Humira $47	Other $43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$344 STELARA $289	SIMPONI $56
AbbVie, Inc.	$302 Mavyret $169	Creon $86	Humira $47
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$276 Olympus Hemostasis Devices $180	Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Scopes $96
Other	$2,191 Ocaliva $204	ZEPATIER $155	DUPIXENT $153	ORBERA Intragastric Balloon System $145	ZEPOSIA $138	Other $1,395

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,713
Travel and Lodging	$205
Education	$72

Biography

Dr. Kinesh Changela is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Changela's education and training includes medical school at Government Medical College, Bhavnagar and residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Dr. Changela (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. He is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Ascension, and Baptist Medical Center South.