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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 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Christensen 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.
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
- Other Tooth Problems
- Tooth Disorder
- Stuck teeth', 'Unerupted teeth', 'Teeth that won't come in
- Delayed tooth eruption
- Impacted teeth
- Teeth not coming in
- Dental Issues
- Tooth Ailments
- Oral Health Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K011: Impacted teeth
- K006: Disturbances in tooth eruption
- K0889: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
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:
- Muscle Pain
- Jaw Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
- Mastication Muscle Pain
- TMJ Pain
- Jaw Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
- M7911: Myalgia of mastication muscle
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mouth Infection
- Mouth Sores or Lesions
- Abscess
- Cellulitis
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Abscess
- Mouth Cellulitis
- Dental Abscess
- Oral Lesions
- Mouth Ulcers
- Oral Mucosa Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K122: Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
- K1370: Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
- Other Jaw Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Bilateral TMJ Joint Pain
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Specific TMJ problems
- Uncommon jaw joint issues
- Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
- Both side jaw joint pain
- Bilateral TMJ pain
- Both side temporomandibular arthralgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2669: Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
- M26623: Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint
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
Also known as:
- Dental Examination and Cleaning (Normal Findings)
- Dental Health
- Dental Exam
- Routine Dental Checkup (Clear)
- Normal Dental Exam
- Healthy Teeth Cleaning
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0120: Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Jaw problems
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw disorder
- Jaw disease
- Mandible issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M279: Disease of jaws, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tooth Abscess
- Abscess
- Gum Disease
- Dental abscess
- Tooth infection
- Periapical infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K047: Periapical abscess without sinus
Also known as:
- Jaw Cyst
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Cyst in Jaw Bone
- Odontogenic Cyst
- Jaw Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2740: Unspecified cyst of jaw
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Christensen 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.
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:
- Removal of Bone Growth in Lower Jaw
- Torus Mandibularis Excision
- Mandibular Torus Removal
- Jaw Bone Spur Removal
- Oral Bone Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21031: Excision of torus mandibularis
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)
Also known as:
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Also known as:
- Simple Drainage of Mouth Abscess or Cyst
- Mouth Abscess Drainage
- Oral Cyst Drainage
- Vestibule of Mouth Drainage
- Simple Oral Hematoma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 40800: Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma, vestibule of mouth; simple
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
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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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. 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. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus 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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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.
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