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Dr. Christian Marcum, DO

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Marcum, Family Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Christian Marcum, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Marcum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marcum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marcum’s office at (606) 218-2213.

    What languages does Dr. Marcum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Marcum typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marcum 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. Marcum. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    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 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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Marcum typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Marcum may include:

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

    Does Dr. Marcum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Marcum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 218-2213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Marcum accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Marcum in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Marcum's office located?

    Dr. Christian Marcum's Primary Practice

    101 N Eagle Creek Dr

    Lexington, KY 40509

    (606) 218-2213

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    Dr. Christian Marcum's Practice 2

    535 N Lake Dr

    Prestonsburg, KY 41653

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    Dr. Christian Marcum's Practice 3

    5000 Ky Route 321

    Prestonsburg, KY 41653

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

    Dr. Marcum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275196362.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marcum?

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

    What is Dr. Christian Marcum's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christian Marcum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Marcum is affiliated with Carteret Health Care, Pikeville Medical Center, Carolinaeast Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Christian Marcum accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Marcum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christian Marcum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Marcum's office at (606) 218-2213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christian Marcum?

    Please contact Dr. Marcum's office at (606) 218-2213 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Marcum's office located?

    Dr. Marcum's offices are located in Lexington, KY and Prestonsburg, KY.