Who is Dr. Kistler, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Kistler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Kistler board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Kistler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kistler speak?
Dr. Kistler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Japanese
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kistler typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kistler 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. Kistler. 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:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kistler typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Kistler may include:
Please contact Dr. Kistler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kistler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kistler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 422-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kistler accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Kistler in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kistler's office located?
Dr. Christine Kistler's Primary Practice
5701 Phillips Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-5100
What is Dr. Kistler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kistler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093833469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kistler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kistler