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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brackshaw, Internist in Battle Creek, MI?
Dr. Christopher Brackshaw, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Battle Creek, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brackshaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brackshaw’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brackshaw’s office at (269) 245-8000.
What languages does Dr. Brackshaw speak?
Dr. Brackshaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brackshaw treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brackshaw 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. Brackshaw. 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
- 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
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic 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
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Which procedures does Dr. Brackshaw perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Brackshaw may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brackshaw's office.
Does Dr. Brackshaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Brackshaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 245-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brackshaw accept in Battle Creek, MI?
Dr. Brackshaw in Battle Creek, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brackshaw's office located?
Dr. Christopher Brackshaw's Primary Practice
300 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 245-8000
Dr. Christopher Brackshaw's Practice 2
601 John St # 74
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 341-8481
What is Dr. Brackshaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brackshaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477946184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brackshaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brackshaw
What is Dr. Christopher Brackshaw's specialty?
Dr. Brackshaw is a Internist near Battle Creek, MI.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Brackshaw to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Brackshaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brackshaw is affiliated with Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital 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
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Is Christopher Brackshaw accepting new patients in Battle Creek, MI?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Brackshaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Brackshaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brackshaw's office at (269) 245-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Brackshaw?
Please contact Dr. Brackshaw's office at (269) 245-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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