Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peterson, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Christopher Peterson, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Peterson graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics ~. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peterson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office.
Where did Dr. Peterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics ~ | University of Wisconsin (Eau Claire) Program
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?
Dr. Peterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Peterson treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Personal History of Chemotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Past chemotherapy treatment
- Previous cancer drug therapy
- History of chemo
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9221: Personal history of antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunosuppressive Biologic Use
- Chronic biologic therapy
- Taking biologic immunosuppressants
- Biologic immune suppressants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79620: Long term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
Which procedures does Dr. Peterson perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Peterson may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Peterson's office.
Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Peterson in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Peterson's Practice 2
5409 Vern Holmes Dr Ste 5409
Stevens Point, WI 54482
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700897535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peterson
What is Dr. Christopher Peterson's specialty?
Dr. Peterson is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Wausau, WI. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Peterson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital 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 Christopher Peterson accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Peterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Peterson?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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