25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michetti, Trauma Surgeon in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Dr. Christopher Michetti, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Upper Marlboro, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Michetti graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery. Dr. Michetti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michetti’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michetti’s office at (703) 531-2246.
Where did Dr. Michetti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California San Diego | Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA USA
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery | Pinnacle Hlth Hosp | PinnacleHealth
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Michetti board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Michetti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2000
What languages does Dr. Michetti speak?
Dr. Michetti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Michetti typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Michetti 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. Michetti. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Michetti typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Michetti 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. Michetti. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Does Dr. Michetti accept my insurance?
Dr. Michetti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 531-2246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michetti accept in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Dr. Michetti in Upper Marlboro, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Michetti's office located?
Dr. Christopher Michetti's Primary Practice
901 Harry S Truman Dr N
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(703) 531-2246
Dr. Christopher Michetti's Practice 3
6565 Arlington Blvd Ste 500
Falls Church, VA 22042
Recognitions
Awards
Medal of Honor for Organ Donation, Department of Health and Human Serv
What is Dr. Michetti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michetti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700807179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michetti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michetti
What is Dr. Christopher Michetti's specialty?
Dr. Michetti is a Trauma Surgeon near Upper Marlboro, MD.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Christopher Michetti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michetti is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community 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
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Is Christopher Michetti accepting new patients in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Michetti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Michetti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michetti's office at (703) 531-2246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Michetti?
Please contact Dr. Michetti's office at (703) 531-2246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Michetti have?
Dr. Christopher Michetti is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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