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Dr. Peter Christensen, MD

Dr. Peter Christensen, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

West Valley City, UT

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Family Medicine Specialist in West Valley City, UT?

    Dr. Peter Christensen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Valley City, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Christensen graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English and Finnish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (801) 352-5950.

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

    • Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Family Practice | Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut | University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English
    • Finnish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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.

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Christensen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 352-5950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in West Valley City, UT?

    Dr. Christensen in West Valley City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Peter Christensen's Primary Practice

    2965 W 3500 S

    West Valley City, UT 84119

    (801) 352-5950

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    Dr. Peter Christensen's Practice 2

    7181 S Campus View Dr

    West Jordan, UT 84084

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    Dr. Peter Christensen's Practice 3

    12391 S 4000 W

    Riverton, UT 84096

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

    Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992737159.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christensen?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Valley City, UT.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Peter Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Riverton Hospital, Commonspirit - Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley, Alta View Hospital 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Peter Christensen accepting new patients in West Valley City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (801) 352-5950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Christensen?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (801) 352-5950 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Christensen's offices are located in West Valley City, UT, West Jordan, UT, and Riverton, UT.