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Dr. Christopher Hawk, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hawk, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Christopher Hawk, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hawk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawk’s office at (360) 318-8800.
What languages does Dr. Hawk speak?
Dr. Hawk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hawk treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hawk 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. Hawk. 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- 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:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD with Lung Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- COPD Flare-up
- COPD with Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J440: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Brain Disease
- Brain Disease After-effects
- Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
- Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Hawk perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Hawk may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hawk's office.
Does Dr. Hawk accept my insurance?
Dr. Hawk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 318-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hawk accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Hawk in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hawk's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hawk's Primary Practice
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(360) 318-8800
What is Dr. Hawk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hawk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578852265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hawk
What is Dr. Christopher Hawk's specialty?
Dr. Hawk is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Albuquerque, NM. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Hawk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Hawk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hawk is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Hawk accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hawk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Hawk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hawk's office at (360) 318-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Hawk?
Please contact Dr. Hawk's office at (360) 318-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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