Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crist, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Christopher Crist, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Crist is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crist’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crist’s office at (806) 743-3150.
What languages does Dr. Crist speak?
Dr. Crist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Crist treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Crist 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. Crist. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Which procedures does Dr. Crist perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Crist may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Crist's office.
Does Dr. Crist accept my insurance?
Dr. Crist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 743-3150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crist accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Crist in Lubbock, TX 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Crist's office located?
What is Dr. Crist's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598051856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crist?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crist
What is Dr. Christopher Crist's specialty?
Dr. Crist is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lubbock, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Crist to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Crist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crist is affiliated with University Medical Center-Lubbock 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Christopher Crist accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Crist is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Crist offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crist's office at (806) 743-3150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Crist?
Please contact Dr. Crist's office at (806) 743-3150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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