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Dr. Christopher James Greene, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Greene, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Christopher James Greene, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Greene is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greene’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greene’s office at (205) 934-3640.

    What languages does Dr. Greene speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Greene treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Greene 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. Greene. 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:

    • Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Ulcer on Lower Leg
    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Calf Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Ulcer
    • Left Lower Leg Venous Ulcer
    • Lower Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Right Calf Venous Ulcer
    • Calf Ulcer from Varicose Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83009: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
    • I83028: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    • I83012: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Skin Vasculitis
    • Vasculitis
    • Cutaneous Vasculitis
    • Inflammation of Skin Blood Vessels
    • Vasculitic Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L959: Vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Greene perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Greene 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. Greene. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Greene accept my insurance?

    Dr. Greene accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-3640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Greene accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Greene in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Greene's office located?

    Dr. Christopher James Greene's Primary Practice

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

    (205) 934-3640

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    Dr. Christopher James Greene's Practice 2

    2000 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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

    Dr. Greene's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184913691.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greene?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher James Greene's specialty?

    Dr. Greene is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Greene to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher James Greene affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Greene is affiliated with UAB Hospital, RMC Anniston 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Christopher James Greene accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher James Greene is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher James Greene offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Greene's office at (205) 934-3640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher James Greene?

    Please contact Dr. Greene's office at (205) 934-3640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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