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Dr. Christopher Clifford, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clifford, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Christopher Clifford, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Clifford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clifford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clifford’s office at 202-741-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Clifford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Clifford typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Clifford 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. Clifford. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Clifford typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Clifford may include:

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

    Does Dr. Clifford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clifford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 202-741-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clifford accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Clifford in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

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    Where is Dr. Clifford's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Clifford's Primary Practice

    1310 Southern Ave SE

    Washington, DC 20032

    202-741-3000

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    Dr. Christopher Clifford's Practice 2

    4600 Spotsylvania Pkwy

    Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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

    Dr. Clifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295222339.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clifford?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Clifford's specialty?

    Dr. Clifford is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Christopher Clifford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clifford is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Carilion Roanoke Memorial 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christopher Clifford accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Clifford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Clifford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clifford's office at 202-741-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Clifford?

    Please contact Dr. Clifford's office at 202-741-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Clifford's office located?

    Dr. Clifford's offices are located in Washington, DC and Fredericksburg, VA.