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Dr. Megan Christenson, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Neurocritical Care Specialist, Neurologist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christenson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Megan Christenson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christenson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christenson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christenson’s office at (414) 955-4582.

    What languages does Dr. Christenson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Christenson typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Christenson 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. Christenson. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Christenson typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Megan Christenson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Christenson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-4582 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christenson accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Christenson in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Christenson's office located?

    Dr. Megan Christenson's Primary Practice

    251 E Huron St Ste 16

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (414) 955-4582

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    Dr. Megan Christenson's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Christenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275022956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christenson?

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

    What is Dr. Megan Christenson's specialty?

    Dr. Christenson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Chicago, IL.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Megan Christenson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christenson is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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. Megan Christenson accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Christenson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Megan Christenson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christenson's office at (414) 955-4582 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Megan Christenson?

    Please contact Dr. Christenson's office at (414) 955-4582 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Christenson's office located?

    Dr. Christenson's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI.