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Dr. Christine Toevs, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Toevs, Trauma Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Christine Toevs, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. She is board certified. Dr. Toevs completed her residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, General Surgery; Johns Hopkins Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Toevs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Toevs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Toevs’s office at (812) 237-0021.

    Where did Dr. Toevs go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, General Surgery; Johns Hopkins Hosp, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Toevs board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Toevs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Toevs speak?

    Dr. Toevs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Toevs typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Toevs 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. Toevs. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Partial Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage
    • Partial Bowel Blockage
    • Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
    • K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Gallstone Pancreatitis
    • Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Toevs typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Toevs 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. Toevs. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Toevs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Toevs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 237-0021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Toevs accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Toevs in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Toevs' office located?

    Dr. Christine Toevs' Primary Practice

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 406

    Saint Louis, MO 63128

    (812) 237-0021

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    What is Dr. Toevs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Toevs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972693679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toevs?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toevs

    What is Dr. Christine Toevs's specialty?

    Dr. Toevs is a Trauma Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Christine Toevs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Toevs is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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 Dr. Christine Toevs accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Toevs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Toevs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Toevs' office at (812) 237-0021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Toevs?

    Please contact Dr. Toevs' office at (812) 237-0021 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Toevs' office located?

    Dr. Toevs' office is located in Saint Louis, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Toevs have?

    Dr. Christine Toevs is certified by the American Board of Surgery.