Dr. Antonio Christophy, DO
San Diego, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christophy, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Christophy speak?
Dr. Christophy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Christophy typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Christophy 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. Christophy. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Christophy typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Christophy 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. Christophy. 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:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Does Dr. Christophy accept my insurance?
Dr. Christophy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 294-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christophy accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christophy in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Christophy's office located?
Dr. Antonio Christophy's Primary Practice
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 294-8111
What hospitals are Dr. Christophy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Christophy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Christophy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christophy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871897678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christophy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christophy