CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atwell, Hospitalist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Atwell, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Atwell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atwell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atwell’s office at (480) 256-6444.
What languages does Dr. Atwell speak?
Dr. Atwell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atwell treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Atwell 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. Atwell. 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:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Atwell perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Atwell may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atwell's office.
Does Dr. Atwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Atwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 256-6444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atwell accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Atwell in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Atwell's office located?
What is Dr. Atwell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194139857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atwell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atwell
What is Dr. Christopher Atwell's specialty?
Dr. Atwell is a Hospitalist near Mesa, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Atwell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Atwell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atwell is affiliated with Banner Gateway 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Christopher Atwell accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Atwell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Atwell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atwell's office at (480) 256-6444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Atwell?
Please contact Dr. Atwell's office at (480) 256-6444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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