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Dr. Christopher Kessler, MD

Dr. Christopher Kessler, MD

Charlotte, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kessler, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Christopher Kessler, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kessler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessler’s office at (317) 217-3500.

    What languages does Dr. Kessler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kessler typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kessler 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. Kessler. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kessler typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Kessler may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kessler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kessler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 217-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kessler accept in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Kessler in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Kessler's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Kessler's Primary Practice

    3536 Mt Holly Huntersville Rd

    Charlotte, NC 28216

    (317) 217-3500

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    Dr. Christopher Kessler's Practice 2

    515 S Generals Blvd

    Lincolnton, NC 28092

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

    Dr. Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821250697.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessler?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Kessler's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Atrium Health University City, Atrium Health Mercy, Atrium Health Cleveland, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Kessler accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Kessler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (317) 217-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Kessler?

    Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (317) 217-3500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kessler's office located?

    Dr. Kessler's offices are located in Charlotte, NC and Lincolnton, NC.