Who is Dr. Christensen, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Julie Christensen, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (215) 906-8026.
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Julie Christensen may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 906-8026 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christensen in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. Julie Christensen's Primary Practice
5472 El Cajon Blvd Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92115
(215) 906-8026
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?An 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 1376005256.
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. Julie Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Psychiatrist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.