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Who is Dr. Christophersen, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Ames, IA?
Dr. Christy Christophersen, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ames, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Christophersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christophersen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christophersen’s office at (515) 239-4400.
What languages does Dr. Christophersen speak?
Dr. Christophersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Christophersen treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Christophersen 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. Christophersen. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Broken Fibula
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Fibula Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture
- Calf Bone Break
- Broken Leg Bone
- Lower Leg Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82832A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82831A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Other Valgus Foot Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Foot Valgus
- Foot Deformity (Valgus Type)
- Outward Turning Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q666: Other congenital valgus deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
What procedures does Dr. Christophersen perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Christophersen 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. Christophersen. 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:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Heel Bone Fracture Treatment
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Closed Talus Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Broken Ankle Treatment (Without Manipulation)
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Kneecap Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Ankle Bone Fracture
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
- Heel Bone Fracture Care
- Calcaneus Fracture Non-Surgical
- Broken Heel Treatment
- Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Closed Finger Fracture Care
- Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
- Non-Surgical Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
- Talus Fracture Immobilization
- Broken Ankle Bone Treatment
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Fracture Management
- Non-Manipulative Ankle Fracture Care
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Patella Fracture Care
- Closed Patellar Fracture Treatment
- Kneecap Break Treatment
- Closed treatment posterior malleolus
- Ankle fracture treatment
- Malleolus break treatment
- Posterior ankle bone fracture
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 28400: Closed treatment of calcaneal fracture; without manipulation
- 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
- 28430: Closed treatment of talus fracture; without manipulation
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 27808: Closed treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli or medial and posterior malleoli); without manipulation
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 27520: Closed treatment of patellar fracture, without manipulation
- 27767: Closed treatment of posterior malleolus fracture; without manipulation
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Closed Treatment of Medial Malleolus Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
- Inner Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
- Medial Malleolus Fracture Care
- Ankle Fracture Non-Surgical Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
- 27760: Closed treatment of medial malleolus fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Broken Big Toe Care
- Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
- Big Toe Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Lower Leg Bone
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Care
- Fibula Shaft Fracture Management without Manipulation
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27780: Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture; without manipulation
- 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tarsal fracture treatment
- Foot fracture repair without manipulation
- Broken foot bone care
CPT Codes:
- 28450: Treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus); without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
- Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
- Tarsal Joint Fixation
- Midfoot Dislocation Repair
- Open Reduction Foot Dislocation
CPT Codes:
- 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
- Lisfranc injury repair
- Midfoot dislocation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Heel Bone Removal
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
CPT Codes:
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Does Dr. Christophersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christophersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christophersen accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Christophersen in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Christophersen's office located?
Dr. Christy Christophersen's Primary Practice
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-4400
What is Dr. Christophersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christophersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447631379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christophersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christophersen
What is Dr. Christy Christophersen's specialty?
Dr. Christophersen is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Ames, IA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Christophersen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christy Christophersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christophersen is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional 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 Christy Christophersen accepting new patients in Ames, IA?
Yes, Dr. Christy Christophersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christy Christophersen offer online booking?
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