CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Allen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Christopher Allen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (919) 668-0035.
What languages does Dr. Allen speak?
Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Allen treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Radiation-Induced Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Radiation Therapy
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary and Bladder Problems
- Radiation Cystitis with Blood
- Bloody Urine from Radiation Therapy
- Post-Radiation Bladder Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3041: Irradiation cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Right Leg
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Leg
- Skin Wound on Leg
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97912: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Allen perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Allen may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Allen's office.
Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 668-0035 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Allen in Walnut Creek, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Allen's office located?
Dr. Christopher Allen's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(919) 668-0035
What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477812170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen
What is Dr. Christopher Allen's specialty?
Dr. Allen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Allen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Allen accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Allen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Allen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (919) 668-0035 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Allen?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (919) 668-0035 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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