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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schirtzinger, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schirtzinger graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Schirtzinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schirtzinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schirtzinger’s office at (304) 345-5421.
Where did Dr. Schirtzinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine | Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schirtzinger speak?
Dr. Schirtzinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schirtzinger treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Schirtzinger 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. Schirtzinger. 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Severe Sepsis
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Schirtzinger perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schirtzinger's office.
Does Dr. Schirtzinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Schirtzinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 345-5421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schirtzinger accept in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Schirtzinger in Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Medicare
State of West Virginia
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schirtzinger's office located?
Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger's Primary Practice
3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 604
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 345-5421
What is Dr. Schirtzinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schirtzinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639497001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schirtzinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schirtzinger
What is Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger's specialty?
Dr. Schirtzinger is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charleston, WV.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Schirtzinger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schirtzinger is affiliated with Camc General 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Christopher Schirtzinger accepting new patients in Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Schirtzinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schirtzinger's office at (304) 345-5421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Schirtzinger?
Please contact Dr. Schirtzinger's office at (304) 345-5421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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