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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christensen, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Paul Christensen, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (410) 781-1103.
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Christensen treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Christensen perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Christensen may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
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 (410) 781-1103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Christensen in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. Paul Christensen's Primary Practice
18300 Houston Methodist Dr
Houston, TX 77058
(410) 781-1103
Dr. Paul Christensen's Practice 3
17201 Interstate 45 S
Shenandoah, TX 77385
(713) 749-3333
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 1144631995.
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. Paul Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Houston, TX. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 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 Paul Christensen accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Christensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (410) 781-1103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Christensen?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (410) 781-1103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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