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Dr. Christopher Sower, MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sower, Pediatrician in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Christopher Sower, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sower’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sower’s office at (734) 764-5176.
What languages does Dr. Sower speak?
Dr. Sower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sower treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sower 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. Sower. 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:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- DORV
- AVSD
- Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Complete AV Canal Defect
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q2120: Atrioventricular septal defect, unspecified as to partial or complete
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5041: Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Which procedures does Dr. Sower perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Sower may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sower's office.
Does Dr. Sower accept my insurance?
Dr. Sower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 764-5176 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sower accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Sower in Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Citizens Rx
Express Scripts
Georgia-Pacific
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sower's office located?
Dr. Christopher Sower's Primary Practice
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-5176
What is Dr. Sower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942560156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sower
What is Dr. Christopher Sower's specialty?
Dr. Sower is a Pediatrician near Ann Arbor, MI. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Sower to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Sower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sower is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Christopher Sower accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Sower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Sower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sower's office at (734) 764-5176 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Sower?
Please contact Dr. Sower's office at (734) 764-5176 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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