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Dr. Christopher Sawyer

Virginia Beach, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sawyer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Christopher Sawyer is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sawyer graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL. Dr. Sawyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawyer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawyer’s office at (757) 467-4200.

    Where did Dr. Sawyer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Sawyer speak?

    Dr. Sawyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sawyer treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sawyer 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. Sawyer. 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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Sawyer perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Sawyer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sawyer's office.

    Does Dr. Sawyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sawyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 467-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sawyer accept in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Sawyer in Virginia Beach, VA 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sawyer's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Sawyer's Primary Practice

    1060 First Colonial Rd

    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 467-4200

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    Dr. Christopher Sawyer's Practice 2

    4092 Foxwood Dr Ste 101

    Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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    Dr. Christopher Sawyer's Practice 3

    2800 Godwin Blvd

    Suffolk, VA 23434

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    What is Dr. Sawyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326332909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawyer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawyer

    What is Dr. Christopher Sawyer's specialty?

    Dr. Sawyer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Virginia Beach, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Sawyer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Sawyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sawyer is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General 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

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    Is Christopher Sawyer accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Sawyer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Sawyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sawyer's office at (757) 467-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Sawyer?

    Please contact Dr. Sawyer's office at (757) 467-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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