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Dr. John Christianson, MD

Milwaukee, WI

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christianson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. John Christianson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Christianson completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Christianson is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christianson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christianson’s office at (414) 647-1537.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Inc, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Christianson board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Christianson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Christianson speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Christianson treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Christianson 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. Christianson. 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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    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:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Calf
    • Skin Condition
    • Leg Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97211: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf limited to breakdown of skin

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97529: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with unspecified severity

    Which procedures does Dr. Christianson perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Christianson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christianson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 647-1537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christianson accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Christianson in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Community Care of Wisconsin

    • Community Health Choice

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Christianson's office located?

    Dr. John Christianson's Primary Practice

    2025 W Oklahoma Ave Ste 110

    Milwaukee, WI 53215

    (414) 647-1537

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    Dr. John Christianson's Practice 2

    8901 W Lincoln Ave

    West Allis, WI 53227

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    Dr. John Christianson's Practice 3

    945 N 12th St

    Milwaukee, WI 53233

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

    Dr. Christianson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114021151.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christianson?

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

    What is Dr. John Christianson's specialty?

    Dr. Christianson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Milwaukee, WI.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Christianson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Christianson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christianson is affiliated with Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 John Christianson accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. John Christianson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Christianson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christianson's office at (414) 647-1537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Christianson?

    Please contact Dr. Christianson's office at (414) 647-1537 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Christianson have?

    Dr. John Christianson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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