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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szlag, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Christopher Szlag, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Szlag is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szlag’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szlag’s office at (614) 544-2780.
What languages does Dr. Szlag speak?
Dr. Szlag and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Szlag typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Szlag 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. Szlag. 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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Szlag typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Szlag may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Szlag's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Szlag accept my insurance?
Dr. Szlag accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 544-2780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szlag accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Szlag in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szlag's office located?
Dr. Christopher Szlag's Primary Practice
5100 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 544-2780
What is Dr. Szlag's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szlag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710205125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szlag?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szlag
What is Dr. Christopher Szlag's specialty?
Dr. Szlag is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, OH.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Christopher Szlag affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szlag is affiliated with Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Ohiohealth Berger 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Szlag accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Szlag is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Szlag offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szlag's office at (614) 544-2780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Szlag?
Please contact Dr. Szlag's office at (614) 544-2780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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