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Dr. Peter Christakos, MD

Northampton, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christakos, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Northampton, MA?

    Dr. Peter Christakos, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Christakos graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Christakos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christakos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christakos’s office at (413) 582-2175.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    Is Dr. Christakos board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Christakos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Christakos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Christakos treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • HIV Screening Test
    • HIV Test
    • AIDS Test
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Does Dr. Christakos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 582-2175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christakos accept in Northampton, MA?

    Dr. Christakos in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Christakos' office located?

    Dr. Peter Christakos' Primary Practice

    30 Locust St

    Northampton, MA 01060

    (413) 582-2175

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    Dr. Peter Christakos' Practice 2

    170 Governors Ave

    Medford, MA 02155

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    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 1811976384.

    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. Peter Christakos's specialty?

    Dr. Christakos is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Northampton, MA. 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. Christakos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Christakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christakos is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Holyoke Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Peter Christakos accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Christakos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Christakos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christakos's office at (413) 582-2175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Christakos?

    Please contact Dr. Christakos's office at (413) 582-2175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Christakos have?

    Dr. Peter Christakos is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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