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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christiansen, Retina Specialist in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Joseph Christiansen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellaire, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christiansen is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christiansen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christiansen’s office at (713) 524-3434.
What languages does Dr. Christiansen speak?
Dr. Christiansen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Christiansen typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Christiansen 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. Christiansen. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment with Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Tear
- Retinal Separation with Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Hole
- Foveal Hole
- Macular Cyst
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Christiansen typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Christiansen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Christiansen. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Does Dr. Christiansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christiansen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 524-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christiansen accept in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Christiansen in Bellaire, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
MultiPlan Corporation
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Christiansen's office located?
Dr. Joseph Christiansen's Primary Practice
4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 524-3434
What is Dr. Christiansen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christiansen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306075619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christiansen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christiansen
What is Dr. Joseph Christiansen's specialty?
Dr. Christiansen is a Retina Specialist near Bellaire, TX.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Joseph Christiansen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christiansen is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood 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
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Is Joseph Christiansen accepting new patients in Bellaire, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Christiansen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Christiansen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (713) 524-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Christiansen?
Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (713) 524-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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