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Dr. Christopher Danford, MD
Saint George, UT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Danford, Transplant Hepatologist in Saint George, UT?
Dr. Christopher Danford, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Saint George, UT. Dr. Danford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Danford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Danford’s office.
What languages does Dr. Danford speak?
Dr. Danford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Danford typically treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Danford 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. Danford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Other Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- General Cancer Screening
- Unspecified Cancer Check
- Screening for Rare Cancers
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1289: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
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
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Danford typically perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Danford 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. Danford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Danford accept my insurance?
Dr. Danford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Danford accept in Saint George, UT?
Dr. Danford in Saint George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Danford's office located?
Dr. Christopher Danford's Primary Practice
1380 E Medical Center Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
What is Dr. Danford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Danford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790123321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Danford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Danford
What is Dr. Christopher Danford's specialty?
Dr. Danford is a Transplant Hepatologist near Saint George, UT.
What does a Transplant Hepatologist do?
An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes.
Is this Dr. Christopher Danford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Danford is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, Logan Regional Hospital, Mckay-Dee Hospital, Utah Valley Hospital, Park City Hospital, Bingham Memorial 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 Danford accepting new patients in Saint George, UT?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Danford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Danford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Danford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Danford?
Please contact Dr. Danford's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1380 E Medical Center Dr
Saint George, UT 84790