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Dr. Christopher Downer, MD

Fresno, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Downer, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Downer, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Downer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downer’s office at (559) 443-2694.

    What languages does Dr. Downer speak?

    Dr. Downer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Downer treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Downer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Downer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prenatal Care
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
    • Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
    • High-Risk Obstetric History Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Dysplasia
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Abnormal Cervical Cells
    • Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
    • Abnormal Pap Smear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N879: Dysplasia of cervix uteri, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting During Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Pregnancy Vomiting
    • Morning Sickness
    • Emisis Gravidarum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O219: Vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Implant Prescription
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Implant
    • Nexplanon Prescription
    • Subdermal Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30017: Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care with Insufficient Prenatal Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Pregnancy monitoring with limited prenatal visits
    • Managing pregnancy with inadequate antenatal care
    • High-risk pregnancy due to lack of care
    • Late prenatal care supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0933: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation

    What procedures does Dr. Downer perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Downer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Downer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Does Dr. Downer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Downer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 443-2694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Downer accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Downer in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • Community Medical Centers

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • State of Oklahoma

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    Where is Dr. Downer's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Downer's Primary Practice

    2210 E Illinois Ave Ste 408

    Fresno, CA 93701

    (559) 443-2694

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    Dr. Christopher Downer's Practice 2

    290 N Wayte Ln

    Fresno, CA 93701

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    Dr. Christopher Downer's Practice 3

    6107 N 1st St Ste 104

    Fresno, CA 93710

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    What is Dr. Downer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Downer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205003233.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downer

    What is Dr. Christopher Downer's specialty?

    Dr. Downer is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Fresno, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Downer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Downer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Downer is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Christopher Downer accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Downer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Downer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Downer's office at (559) 443-2694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Downer?

    Please contact Dr. Downer's office at (559) 443-2694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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