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Dr. David Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Plattsburgh, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Orthopedic Surgeon in Plattsburgh, NY?

    Dr. David Christensen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Plattsburgh, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, 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.

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Christensen typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Christensen typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Christensen 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. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Plattsburgh, NY?

    Dr. Christensen in Plattsburgh, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. David Christensen's Primary Practice

    206 Cornelia St Ste 105

    Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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    Dr. David Christensen's Practice 2

    187 Park St # 2

    Malone, NY 12953

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    Dartmouth Hitchcock - Orthopaedic Surgery

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Lebanon, NH 03756

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    What hospitals are Dr. Christensen affiliated with?

    Dr. Christensen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital,Plattsburgh, NY
    Alice Hyde Medical Center,Malone, NY
    Elizabethtown Community Health Center,Elizabethtown, NY
    Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake,Saranac Lake, NY

    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 1700204922.

    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. David Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Plattsburgh, NY.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

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

    No, Dr. Christensen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Elizabethtown Community Health Center, Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. David Christensen accepting new patients in Plattsburgh, NY?

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

    Does Dr. David Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Christensen's offices are located in Plattsburgh, NY, Malone, NY, and Lebanon, NH.