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Dr. Christopher Dawson, MD
Newport News, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dawson, Pain Medicine Specialist in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Christopher Dawson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Dawson is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dawson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawson’s office at (757) 232-8844.
Is Dr. Dawson board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Dawson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Dawson speak?
Dr. Dawson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dawson treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dawson 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. Dawson. 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck and Upper Back Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Cervicothoracic Spondylosis
- Upper Spine Arthritis
- Degenerative Disease of Neck and Upper Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47813: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Tailbone Area Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Tailbone Area
- Sacrococcygeal Radiculopathy
- Lower Spine Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5418: Radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
Which procedures does Dr. Dawson perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Dawson may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dawson's office.
Does Dr. Dawson accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 232-8844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dawson accept in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Dawson in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dawson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Dawson's Primary Practice
860 Omni Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 232-8844
What is Dr. Dawson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003028812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dawson
What is Dr. Christopher Dawson's specialty?
Dr. Dawson is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Newport News, VA. Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions. Contact Dr. Dawson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Dawson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dawson is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg 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
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Is Christopher Dawson accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Dawson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Dawson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dawson's office at (757) 232-8844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Dawson?
Please contact Dr. Dawson's office at (757) 232-8844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Dawson have?
Dr. Christopher Dawson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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