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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pietras, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Christopher Pietras, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Pietras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pietras’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pietras’s office at (310) 458-2381.
Is Dr. Pietras board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pietras, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pietras speak?
Dr. Pietras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pietras typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pietras 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. Pietras. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pietras typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Pietras may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pietras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pietras accept my insurance?
Dr. Pietras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 458-2381 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pietras accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Pietras in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pietras' office located?
Dr. Christopher Pietras' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 458-2381
What is Dr. Pietras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pietras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952578817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pietras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pietras
What is Dr. Christopher Pietras's specialty?
Dr. Pietras is a Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christopher Pietras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pietras is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Pietras accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pietras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Pietras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pietras's office at (310) 458-2381 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pietras?
Please contact Dr. Pietras's office at (310) 458-2381 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Pietras have?
Dr. Christopher Pietras is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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