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Dr. Christopher Bierman, MD
North Little Rock, AR
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bierman, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in North Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Christopher Bierman, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in North Little Rock, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bierman graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program. Dr. Bierman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bierman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bierman’s office at (610) 969-0100.
Where did Dr. Bierman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bierman speak?
Dr. Bierman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bierman treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Bierman 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. Bierman. 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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Bierman perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Bierman may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bierman's office.
Does Dr. Bierman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bierman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 969-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bierman accept in North Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Bierman in North Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bierman's office located?
Dr. Christopher Bierman's Primary Practice
14 Parkstone Cir
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(610) 969-0100
What is Dr. Bierman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bierman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356780571.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bierman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bierman
What is Dr. Christopher Bierman's specialty?
Dr. Bierman is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near North Little Rock, AR. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Bierman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Bierman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bierman is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, UAMS Medical Center 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 Bierman accepting new patients in North Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bierman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Bierman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bierman's office at (610) 969-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Bierman?
Please contact Dr. Bierman's office at (610) 969-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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