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Dr. Christopher Williams, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Christopher Williams, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (205) 939-3699.

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Williams typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Williams typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Williams may include:

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 939-3699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Williams' Primary Practice

    805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100

    Birmingham, AL 35205

    (205) 939-3699

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    Dr. Christopher Williams' Practice 2

    1007 Goodyear Ave

    Gadsden, AL 35903

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619339504.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Christopher Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Plano Hospital, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Christopher Williams accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (205) 939-3699 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (205) 939-3699 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Williams' offices are located in Birmingham, AL and Gadsden, AL.