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Who is Dr. Christofferson, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mark Christofferson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Christofferson graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Christofferson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christofferson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christofferson’s office at (858) 565-9666.
Where did Dr. Christofferson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Christofferson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Christofferson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Christofferson speak?
Dr. Christofferson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christofferson typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christofferson 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. Christofferson. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Christofferson typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Christofferson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Christofferson. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Christofferson accept my insurance?
Dr. Christofferson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christofferson accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christofferson in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christofferson's office located?
Dr. Mark Christofferson's Primary Practice
3626 Ruffin Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 565-9666
What is Dr. Christofferson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christofferson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003974205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christofferson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christofferson
What is Dr. Mark Christofferson's specialty?
Dr. Christofferson is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Mark Christofferson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christofferson is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
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Is Mark Christofferson accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Christofferson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Christofferson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christofferson's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Christofferson?
Please contact Dr. Christofferson's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Christofferson have?
Dr. Mark Christofferson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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