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Who is Dr. Allison, Critical Care Internist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Christopher Allison, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Allison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allison’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allison’s office at (802) 442-6361.
What languages does Dr. Allison speak?
Dr. Allison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Allison treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Allison 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. Allison. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Shock
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Allison perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Allison may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Allison's office.
Does Dr. Allison accept my insurance?
Dr. Allison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 442-6361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allison accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Allison in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health New England
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Allison's office located?
Dr. Christopher Allison's Primary Practice
280 Chestnut St Ste 2
Springfield, MA 01199
(802) 442-6361
Dr. Christopher Allison's Practice 2
2 Medical Center Dr
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 794-7068
What is Dr. Allison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700248846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allison?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allison
What is Dr. Christopher Allison's specialty?
Dr. Allison is a Critical Care Internist near Springfield, MA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Allison to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Allison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Allison is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Christopher Allison accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Allison is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Allison offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allison's office at (802) 442-6361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Allison?
Please contact Dr. Allison's office at (802) 442-6361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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