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Dr. Marisa Christensen, MD
Charlottesville, VA
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christensen, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Marisa Christensen, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office.
Is Dr. Christensen board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marisa Christensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Christensen may include:
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Christensen in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
TELUS Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. Marisa Christensen's Primary Practice
2 Boars Head Pl Ste 110
Charlottesville, VA 22903
What hospitals are Dr. Christensen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Christensen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?A 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 1417049974.
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. Marisa Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is Dr. Marisa Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Marisa Christensen accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Marisa Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marisa 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 Dr. Marisa Christensen?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. Christensen's offices are located in Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marisa Christensen have?
Dr. Marisa Christensen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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