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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carstensen, Pediatrician in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Karissa Carstensen, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Carstensen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carstensen’s office at (503) 362-2481.
What languages does Dr. Carstensen speak?
Dr. Carstensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carstensen treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Carstensen 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. Carstensen. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wry Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Torticollis
- Cervical Dystonia
- Twisted Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M436: Torticollis
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Carstensen perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Karissa Carstensen may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carstensen's office.
Does Dr. Carstensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Carstensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 362-2481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carstensen accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Carstensen in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
First Administrators
Moda Health
PacificSource
Providence Health Plans
Samaritan Health Services
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Where is Dr. Carstensen's office located?
Dr. Karissa Carstensen's Primary Practice
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(503) 362-2481
What is Dr. Carstensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538401948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carstensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carstensen
What is Dr. Karissa Carstensen's specialty?
Dr. Carstensen is a Pediatrician near Albuquerque, NM. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Carstensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karissa Carstensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carstensen is affiliated with Salem Hospital - Salem, Or 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
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Is Karissa Carstensen accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Karissa Carstensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karissa Carstensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carstensen's office at (503) 362-2481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karissa Carstensen?
Please contact Dr. Carstensen's office at (503) 362-2481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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