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Dr. Sara Christensen, MD

Wahiawa, HI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Family Medicine Specialist in Wahiawa, HI?

    Dr. Sara Christensen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wahiawa, HI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (808) 621-8411.

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Christensen 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.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Social and Emotional Changes After Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Post-ischemic stroke emotional issues
    • Personality changes after ischemic stroke
    • Social difficulties from stroke
    • Cognitive-emotional deficits after brain infarction
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69315: Cognitive social or emotional deficit following cerebral infarction
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Disease
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Christensen perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

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

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Christensen's office.

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 621-8411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Wahiawa, HI?

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

    Top Insurances

    • AlohaCare

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Sara Christensen's Primary Practice

    128 Lehua St

    Wahiawa, HI 96786

    (808) 621-8411

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    Dr. Sara Christensen's Practice 2

    280 Home Olu Pl

    Kaunakakai, HI 96748

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    Dr. Sara Christensen's Practice 3

    1301 Punchbowl St

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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    What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?An 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 1639589450.

    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. Sara Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wahiawa, HI. 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. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kuakini Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Sara Christensen accepting new patients in Wahiawa, HI?

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

    Does Dr. Sara Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (808) 621-8411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Christensen?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (808) 621-8411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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