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Dr. Christopher Bassett

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bassett, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Christopher Bassett is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bassett graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Bassett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassett’s office at (303) 695-2628.

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

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bassett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bassett typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bassett 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. Bassett. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bassett typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Bassett may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bassett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bassett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 695-2628 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassett accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Bassett in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Denver Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bassett's office located?

    Medical Center Of Aurora

    1501 S Potomac St

    Aurora, CO 80012

    (303) 695-2628

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    Dr. Christopher Bassett's Practice 2

    9191 Grant St

    Thornton, CO 80229

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

    Dr. Bassett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891060133.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassett?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Bassett's specialty?

    Dr. Bassett is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, CO.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bassett is affiliated with Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Rose, Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Hca Healthone Aurora 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Bassett accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Bassett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassett's office at (303) 695-2628 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Bassett?

    Please contact Dr. Bassett's office at (303) 695-2628 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bassett's office located?

    Dr. Bassett's offices are located in Aurora, CO and Thornton, CO.