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Dr. Christopher Blunden, MD

Charlotte, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blunden, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Christopher Blunden, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blunden graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center Program. Dr. Blunden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blunden’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blunden’s office at (313) 832-9220.

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

    • Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Blunden speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blunden treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Blunden 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. Blunden. 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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Underactive Thyroid at Birth
    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Insulin Pump Management
    • Diabetes
    • Insulin pump adjustment
    • Diabetes device care
    • Pump therapy for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4681: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of insulin pump

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Does Dr. Blunden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blunden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 832-9220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blunden accept in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Blunden in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Children's Special Health Services (ND)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blunden's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Blunden's Primary Practice

    4435 Golf Acres Dr Ste 150

    Charlotte, NC 28208

    (313) 832-9220

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    Dr. Christopher Blunden's Practice 2

    4501 Cameron Valley Pkwy Ste 200

    Charlotte, NC 28211

    (704) 512-3636

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    Dr. Christopher Blunden's Practice 3

    3901 Beaubien St Ste H

    Detroit, MI 48201

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

    Dr. Blunden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073958724.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blunden?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Blunden's specialty?

    Dr. Blunden is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Charlotte, NC. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Blunden to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Blunden is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn 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 Christopher Blunden accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Blunden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blunden's office at (313) 832-9220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Blunden?

    Please contact Dr. Blunden's office at (313) 832-9220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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