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Who is Dr. Christensen, Physiatrist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. William Christensen, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (901) 577-7373.
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Complete Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Total lower body paralysis
- Complete paralysis of legs
- Full paraplegia
- Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
- Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
- Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8221: Paraplegia, complete
- G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. William Christensen may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 577-7373 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Christensen in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Shared Health
State of Missouri
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
Dr. William Christensen's Primary Practice
1030 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 577-7373
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 1336672005.
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. William Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Physiatrist near Memphis, TN.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. William Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Christensen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Fitzgibbon Hospital. 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 William Christensen accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Christensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (901) 577-7373 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Christensen?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (901) 577-7373 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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