Dr. Christopher Karcher, MD
Ocean Springs, MS
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karcher, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Ocean Springs, MS?
Where did Dr. Karcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Karcher board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Karcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Karcher speak?
Dr. Karcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist like Dr. Karcher typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Karcher 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. Karcher. 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:
- 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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist like Dr. Karcher typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Karcher 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. Karcher. 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:
- 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Karcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Karcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 818-9620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karcher accept in Ocean Springs, MS?
Dr. Karcher in Ocean Springs, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Karcher's office located?
Dr. Christopher Karcher's Primary Practice
3603 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 818-9620
What hospitals are Dr. Karcher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Karcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Karcher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194810408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karcher