Dr. Christopher Wray, MD

Los Angeles, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wray, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Christopher Wray, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Wray completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wray is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wray’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wray’s office at (312) 695-9797.

Where did Dr. Wray go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh

Is Dr. Wray board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Christopher Wray, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Wray speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wray typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wray 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. Wray. 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:

Elective Abortion
Abortion
Planned abortion
Voluntary termination of pregnancy
Induced abortion

ICD-10 Codes:

Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy

Also known as:

Atrial Fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Persistent atrial fibrillation
Irregular heart rhythm

ICD-10 Codes:

I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Also known as:

Long-term liver failure
Liver Disease
Chronic liver failure
End-stage liver disease
Progressive liver failure

ICD-10 Codes:

K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma

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:

Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreas Cancer
Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
Pancreatic Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wray typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wray 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. Wray. 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:

Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter

CPT Codes:

36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

Does Dr. Wray accept my insurance?

Dr. Wray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-9797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wray accept in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Wray in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Wray's office located?

Dr. Christopher Wray's Primary Practice

757 Westwood Plz

Los Angeles, CA 90095

(312) 695-9797

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Dr. Christopher Wray's Practice 2

1245 16th St

Santa Monica, CA 90404

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What hospitals are Dr. Wray affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wray has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,Lake Forest, IL

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Wray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841224151.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wray?

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

What is Dr. Christopher Wray's specialty?

Dr. Wray is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

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

Yes, Dr. Wray is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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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