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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Handera, Hospitalist in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Christopher Handera, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Handera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handera’s office at (301) 790-8000.
What languages does Dr. Handera speak?
Dr. Handera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Handera typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Handera 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. Handera. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Handera typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Handera may include:
Please contact Dr. Handera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Handera accept my insurance?
Dr. Handera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 790-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handera accept in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Handera in Hagerstown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mpsers
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Handera's office located?
Dr. Christopher Handera's Primary Practice
11116 Medical Campus Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 790-8000
What is Dr. Handera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144632688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handera
What is Dr. Christopher Handera's specialty?
Dr. Handera is a Hospitalist near Hagerstown, MD.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Christopher Handera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Handera is affiliated with Meritus Health 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Handera accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Handera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Handera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handera's office at (301) 790-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Handera?
Please contact Dr. Handera's office at (301) 790-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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