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Dr. Spencer Christensen

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Spencer Christensen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (415) 752-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Christensen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Spencer Christensen's Primary Practice

    275 W MacArthur Blvd

    Oakland, CA 94611

    (415) 752-1000

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    Dr. Spencer Christensen's Practice 2

    1825 4th St Fl 3

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Mcb300

    533 Pamassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What hospitals are Dr. Christensen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Christensen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346650090.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christensen?

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

    What is Dr. Spencer Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Oakland, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Spencer Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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. Spencer Christensen accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Spencer Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Spencer Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (415) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Spencer Christensen?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (415) 752-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Christensen's offices are located in Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA.