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Dr. Brian Christensen, MD

Danville, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Brian Christensen, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Christensen typically treat?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Tooth and Gum Disorder
    • Gum Disease
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Dental problems
    • Oral health issues
    • Tooth and gum problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0490: Unspecified diseases of pulp and periapical tissues

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Teeth
    • Problems with Tooth Eruption
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth
    • Unerupted teeth
    • Teeth that won't come in
    • Delayed tooth eruption
    • Impacted teeth
    • Teeth not coming in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth
    • K006: Disturbances in tooth eruption

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified TMJ Disorder
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
    • TMD
    • Jaw joint pain (unspecified)
    • Temporomandibular dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26609: Unspecified temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Christensen typically perform?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • TMJ Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Jaw joint arthroscopy
    • TMJ scope surgery
    • Temporomandibular joint endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29804: Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, surgical

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Jaw Tumor or Cyst
    • Mandible Tumor Excision
    • Jaw Cyst Removal
    • Benign Jaw Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21040: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by enucleation and/or curettage

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Bone Reshaping
    • Alveoloplasty
    • Gum Ridge Reshaping
    • Jaw Ridge Smoothing
    • Dental Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 41874: Alveoloplasty, each quadrant (specify)

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Christensen in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northwell Health

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Brian Christensen's Primary Practice

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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    Dr. Brian Christensen's Practice 2

    1800 Mulberry St

    Scranton, PA 18510

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

    Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740520840.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christensen?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Danville, PA.

    What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.

    Is this Dr. Brian Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central 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

    When to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Brian Christensen accepting new patients in Danville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Christensen?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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