Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, several telemedicine flexibilities for patients have expired. For patients insured by a government program, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

Inova Gastroenterology offers the full range of advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options for digestive disorders. When possible, we use minimally invasive options for a more comfortable patient experience. Our specialty tests and treatments include:

Treatments and diagnostic testing technology

  • EGD
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Confocal Endomicroscopy – a microscopic exam that can help diagnose conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus and pre-cancerous changes in the stomach
  • Deep Enteroscopy using single and double balloon endoscopes, which allow for evaluation and treatment of small intestinal lesions
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Bravo™ Gastroesophageal Reflux Testing
  • High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
  • 24 hour Ambulatory Ph and Impedance Testing
  • Hemorrhoid Banding

Advanced endoscopic treatments

The Inova GI team is highly experienced in standard upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy in addition to expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques including:

  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – a minimally invasive intervention to manage complex pancreatobiliary diseases
  • Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) using endoscopic ultrasound as a guide for immediate endoscopic treatment
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection to remove early cancer in Barrett's esophagus as well as large stomach, duodenal and colon polyps
  • Endoscopic suturing and bariatric endoscopy