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Dr. Christine Piefer, MD

The Woodlands, TX

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    Who is Dr. Piefer, Anesthesiologist in The Woodlands, TX?

    Dr. Christine Piefer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in The Woodlands, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Piefer graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Piefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piefer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piefer’s office at (281) 580-9030.

    Where did Dr. Piefer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Piefer board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Piefer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Piefer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Piefer treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Piefer 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. Piefer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbosacral Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47897: Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    What procedures does Dr. Piefer perform?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Piefer 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. Piefer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Piefer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Piefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 580-9030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Piefer accept in The Woodlands, TX?

    Dr. Piefer in The Woodlands, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Boyd Gaming

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann

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    Where is Dr. Piefer's office located?

    Dr. Christine Piefer's Primary Practice

    1441 Woodstead Ct Ste 200

    The Woodlands, TX 77380

    (281) 580-9030

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    Dr. Christine Piefer's Practice 2

    1501 River Pointe Dr Ste 260

    Conroe, TX 77304

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    Dr. Christine Piefer's Practice 3

    13603 Michel Rd Ste 100

    Tomball, TX 77375

    (832) 698-3720

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

    Dr. Piefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356563951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piefer?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Piefer's specialty?

    Dr. Piefer is a Anesthesiologist near The Woodlands, TX. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Piefer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Piefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Piefer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stamford Health - Greater Houston Anesthesiology. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christine Piefer accepting new patients in The Woodlands, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Piefer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Piefer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Piefer's office at (281) 580-9030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Piefer?

    Please contact Dr. Piefer's office at (281) 580-9030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Piefer have?

    Dr. Christine Piefer is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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