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Who is Dr. Christakos, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in Voorhees, NJ?
Dr. Athena Christakos, MD is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Voorhees, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Christakos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christakos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christakos’s office at (215) 349-8310.
What languages does Dr. Christakos speak?
Dr. Christakos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christakos typically treat?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christakos 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. Christakos. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christakos typically perform?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christakos 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. Christakos. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Christakos accept my insurance?
Dr. Christakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 349-8310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christakos accept in Voorhees, NJ?
Dr. Christakos in Voorhees, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christakos' office located?
What is Dr. Christakos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164817466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christakos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christakos
What is Dr. Athena Christakos's specialty?
Dr. Christakos is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near Voorhees, NJ.
What does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist do?
A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care.
Is this Dr. Athena Christakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christakos is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Athena Christakos accepting new patients in Voorhees, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Athena Christakos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Athena Christakos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christakos's office at (215) 349-8310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Athena Christakos?
Please contact Dr. Christakos's office at (215) 349-8310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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