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Dr. Christine Munson, MD

Denver, CO

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    Who is Dr. Munson, Physiatrist in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Christine Munson, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Munson is currently affiliated with Emempla Good Samaritan Hospital Er. Dr. Munson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munson’s office at (303) 338-4545.

    Is Dr. Munson board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Munson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Munson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Munson treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Munson 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. Munson. 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain
    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    What procedures does Dr. Munson perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Munson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Munson. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Munson accept my insurance?

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

    Where is Dr. Munson's office located?

    Dr. Christine Munson's Primary Practice

    10350 E Dakota Ave

    Denver, CO 80247

    (303) 338-4545

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    Dr. Christine Munson's Practice 2

    200 Exempla Cir

    Lafayette, CO 80026

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    Emempla Good Samaritan Hospital Er

    200 Emempla Circle

    Lafayette, CO 80026

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

    Dr. Munson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457498719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munson?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Munson's specialty?

    Dr. Munson is a Physiatrist near Denver, CO. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Munson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Munson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Munson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner Mckee Medical Center, Banner North Colorado Medical Center. 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

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    Is Christine Munson accepting new patients in Denver, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Munson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Munson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Munson's office at (303) 338-4545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Munson?

    Please contact Dr. Munson's office at (303) 338-4545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Munson have?

    Dr. Christine Munson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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