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Dr. Franklyn Christensen, MD
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Christensen, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Franklyn Christensen, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Christensen graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at San Juan City Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Southside Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (217) 383-4930.
Where did Dr. Christensen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Juan City Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Southside Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Ponce Med School | University of New Mexico School of Medicine | Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Christensen treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- 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
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O09292: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, second trimester
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
- GDM on oral drugs
- Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
- Gestational diabetes pill controlled
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
- O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care with Insufficient Prenatal Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- 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
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0933: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, third trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Pre-existing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
- Maternal Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10913: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Too Much Amniotic Fluid
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Polyhydramnios
- Excess amniotic fluid
- High amniotic fluid volume
ICD-10 Codes:
- O403XX0: Polyhydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Pregnancy Screening Results
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Concerning prenatal test results
- Abnormal antenatal findings
- Unexpected pregnancy test results
ICD-10 Codes:
- O281: Abnormal biochemical finding on antenatal screening of mother
Also known as:
- Twin Pregnancy
- Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
- Pregnancy with twins
- Having twins
- Twin gestation
- Expecting twins
ICD-10 Codes:
- O30043: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, third trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Christensen perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Franklyn Christensen may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Christensen's office.
Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 383-4930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Christensen in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Driscoll Health Plan
Molina
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. Franklyn Christensen's Primary Practice
3533 S Alameda St Ste H260
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(217) 383-4930
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366454316.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christensen
What is Dr. Franklyn Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Franklyn Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Christensen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Franklyn Christensen accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Franklyn Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Franklyn Christensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (217) 383-4930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Franklyn Christensen?
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