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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christie, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Melissa Christie, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Christie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christie’s office at (713) 512-2239.
What languages does Dr. Christie speak?
Dr. Christie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Christie typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Christie 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. Christie. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Christie typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Christie may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Christie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christie accept my insurance?
Dr. Christie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 512-2239 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christie accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Christie in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christie's office located?
Dr. Melissa Christie's Primary Practice
11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 292
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 512-2239
What is Dr. Christie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205283421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christie
What is Dr. Melissa Christie's specialty?
Dr. Christie is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Melissa Christie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christie is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Christie accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Christie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Christie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christie's office at (713) 512-2239 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Christie?
Please contact Dr. Christie's office at (713) 512-2239 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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