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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Erickson, Hospitalist in Westminster, CO?
Dr. Christopher Erickson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Westminster, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Erickson graduated from Washington University of Health and Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Erickson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erickson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erickson’s office at (763) 389-1313.
Where did Dr. Erickson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Washington University of Health and Sciences
Is Dr. Erickson board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Erickson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Erickson speak?
Dr. Erickson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Erickson treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Erickson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Erickson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Erickson's office.
Does Dr. Erickson accept my insurance?
Dr. Erickson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (763) 389-1313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Erickson accept in Westminster, CO?
Dr. Erickson in Westminster, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medica
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Erickson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Erickson's Primary Practice
14300 Orchard Pkwy Fl 2
Westminster, CO 80023
(763) 389-1313
What is Dr. Erickson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Erickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477647261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erickson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Erickson
What is Dr. Christopher Erickson's specialty?
Dr. Erickson is a Hospitalist near Westminster, CO. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Erickson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Erickson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Erickson is affiliated with Banner Mckee Medical Center 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 Christopher Erickson accepting new patients in Westminster, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Erickson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Erickson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (763) 389-1313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Erickson?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (763) 389-1313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Erickson have?
Dr. Christopher Erickson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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