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Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter, MD

Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter, MD

Mesa, AZ

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lichtenwalter, Cardiologist in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lichtenwalter graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Lichtenwalter is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lichtenwalter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lichtenwalter’s office at (480) 889-1573.

    Where did Dr. Lichtenwalter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: (Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, DALLAS, TX

    • Residency: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Lichtenwalter board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lichtenwalter speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lichtenwalter treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lichtenwalter 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. Lichtenwalter. 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:

    • 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Heart Disease
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities
    • Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
    • Unusual Heart Exam Findings
    • Heart Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
    • R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Angioplasty History
    • Angioplasty
    • Heart Angioplasty
    • Coronary Artery Angioplasty
    • Had Heart Stent

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9861: Coronary angioplasty status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Which procedures does Dr. Lichtenwalter perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lichtenwalter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lichtenwalter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 889-1573 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lichtenwalter accept in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Lichtenwalter in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lichtenwalter's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter's Primary Practice

    10238 E Hampton Ave Ste 501

    Mesa, AZ 85209

    (480) 889-1573

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

    Dr. Lichtenwalter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275582132.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lichtenwalter?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter's specialty?

    Dr. Lichtenwalter is a Cardiologist near Mesa, AZ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Lichtenwalter to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lichtenwalter is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Christopher Lichtenwalter accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lichtenwalter's office at (480) 889-1573 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lichtenwalter?

    Please contact Dr. Lichtenwalter's office at (480) 889-1573 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter have?

    Dr. Christopher Lichtenwalter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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