KC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christiansen, Anesthesiologist in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Kripa Christiansen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christiansen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christiansen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christiansen’s office at (816) 691-2021.
What languages does Dr. Christiansen speak?
Dr. Christiansen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christiansen typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christiansen 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. Christiansen. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christiansen typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christiansen 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. Christiansen. 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:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Christiansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christiansen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 691-2021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christiansen accept in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Christiansen in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Christiansen's office located?
Dr. Kripa Christiansen's Primary Practice
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 691-2021
What is Dr. Christiansen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christiansen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437312089.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christiansen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christiansen
What is Dr. Kripa Christiansen's specialty?
Dr. Christiansen is a Anesthesiologist near North Kansas City, MO.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Kripa Christiansen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christiansen is affiliated with Nkc Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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 Kripa Christiansen accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kripa Christiansen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kripa Christiansen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (816) 691-2021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kripa Christiansen?
Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (816) 691-2021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Anesthesiologist Near North Kansas City, MO
MT
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Mary Thomas, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO.
North Kansas City, MO
JM
Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. James Mitchelson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations.
North Kansas City, MO
CV
Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Charles Vossler, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO. He is board certified.
North Kansas City, MO