Who is Dr. Christian, Interventional Cardiologist in Fort Pierce, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Christian?
Dr. Ellis Christian, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Christian empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Angina, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Mitral Valve Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Pierce, FL community, Dr. Christian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Christian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
What languages does Dr. Christian speak?
Dr. Christian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Urdu
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Christian typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Christian 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. Christian. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Other Types of Angina
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
- Atypical Angina
- Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
- I208: Other forms of angina pectoris
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Christian typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellis Christian may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
Please contact Dr. Christian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christian accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christian accept in Fort Pierce, FL?
Dr. Christian in Fort Pierce, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Ultimate Healthcare Holdings
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Christian's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Christian affiliated with?
Dr. Christian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Christian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376898122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christian