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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.
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.
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?
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
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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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