Dr. Richard Folan, MD
Gastronterology Associates of Colorado Springs, LLP
4110 Briargate Pkwy Ste 100b Colorado Springs, CO 80920Make an Appointment
(719) 632-7101Dr. Richard Folan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Folan has more experience with Pancreatic Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Gastrointestinal Disorders than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with University of Colorado Health - Memorial Hospital Central. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Folan to book an appointment.
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Dr. Folan accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- American Enterprise Group
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Balanced Pathway-CO EPO
- Balanced Pathway-CO HMO
- Balanced-CO PPO
- Blue Priority-CO PPO
- Bronze Colorado PPO
- Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
- Bronze Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
- Bronze Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Bronze Pathway-CO EPO
- Catastrophic (Individual)-CO PPO
- Catastrophic Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Catastrophic Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- CO Pathway (Select Network)-CO
- Colorado College-CO
- Colorado HMO
- Colorado POS
- Colorado PPO
- CSU Fort Collins-CO
- CU Health Plan - Extended-CO
- CU Health Plan - High Deductible/HSA Compatible-CO
- CU Health Plan - Medicare-CO
- CU Health Plans Exclusive-CO HMO
- Gold Colorado PPO
- Gold Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Gold Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
- Gold Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
- Gold Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Gold Pathway-CO EPO
- Healthy Support 1-CO PPO
- Healthy Support with HSA 1-CO PPO
- Indemnity (Traditional)-CO
- Lumenos plans-CO
- Lumenos-CO PPO
- MediBlue Plus-CO HMO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Non-HMO- HSA, HRA and HIA+-CO
- Pathway PPO/EPO-CO
- Pathway-CO HMO
- Platinum Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
- Platinum Pathway-CO EPO
- Platinum-CO PPO
- Silver Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Silver Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
- Silver Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
- Silver Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Silver Pathway-CO EPO
- Silver-CO PPO
- Traditional Network-CO
- University of Colorado Extended PPO
- University of Colorado High Deductible PPO
- University of Colorado Medicare-CO
- WellChoice - C (Select Network)-CO
- WellChoice - C-CO
- WellChoice - H (Select Network)-CO
- WellChoice - H-CO
- WellChoice - U (Select Network)-CO
- WellChoice - U-CO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Cofinity
- Cofinity PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Principal Financial Group
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans HMO
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medicaid
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
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Practice Areas
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.
Typically treats 43% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Pancreatitis more than 43% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 43% of their peers
Esophageal Disorders
Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.
Typically treats 58% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 8 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Esophageal Diseases more than 84% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 84% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Esophagitis more than 75% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 75% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm more than 71% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 71% of their peers
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease, ulcers, hernias, and food poisoning.Compare with other Gastrointestinal Disorders specialists.
Typically treats 61% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 19 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Constipation more than 96% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 96% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 92% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 92% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Folan treats Abdominal Disorders more than 90% of their peers
Dr. Folan treats this condition more than 90% of their peers
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Dr. Folan's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
- Endoscopic Polypectomy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enteritis
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- ERCP With Spincterotomy
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Manometry
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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About Me
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
Education
Languages
- Korean
- English
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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