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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varghese, Family Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Christopher Varghese, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Varghese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varghese’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varghese’s office at (562) 867-7999.
What languages does Dr. Varghese speak?
Dr. Varghese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Varghese treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Varghese 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. Varghese. 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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Preventive Fluoride Treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental fluoride treatment
- Prophylactic fluoride
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Varghese perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Varghese may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Varghese's office.
Does Dr. Varghese accept my insurance?
Dr. Varghese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 867-7999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varghese accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Varghese in Lancaster, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varghese's office located?
Dr. Christopher Varghese's Primary Practice
45124 10th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
(562) 867-7999
Dr. Christopher Varghese's Practice 2
10 Shurs Ln Ste 301
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 967-1632
What is Dr. Varghese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598381733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varghese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varghese
What is Dr. Christopher Varghese's specialty?
Dr. Varghese is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Varghese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Varghese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varghese is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Varghese accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Varghese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Varghese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (562) 867-7999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Varghese?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (562) 867-7999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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