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Dr. Christopher Boyer, DO

Columbia, MO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Boyer, Hospitalist in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Christopher Boyer, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Boyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boyer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boyer’s office at (573) 884-3037.

    What languages does Dr. Boyer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Boyer treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Boyer 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. Boyer. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Falls
    • Accidental Falls
    • Unintentional Falls
    • Falling Accidents

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    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:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Boyer perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Boyer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Boyer's office.

    Does Dr. Boyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Boyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 884-3037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Boyer accept in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Boyer in Columbia, MO 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)

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

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    Where is Dr. Boyer's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Boyer's Primary Practice

    1 Hospital Dr

    Columbia, MO 65212

    (573) 884-3037

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    Dr. Christopher Boyer's Practice 2

    10010 Kennerly Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63128

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

    Dr. Boyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205109675.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boyer?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Boyer's specialty?

    Dr. Boyer is a Hospitalist near Columbia, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Boyer to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Boyer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Hospital South. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Christopher Boyer accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Boyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Boyer's office at (573) 884-3037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Boyer?

    Please contact Dr. Boyer's office at (573) 884-3037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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