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Dr. Christopher Wahlgren, MD

Anesthesiologist

Fairfax, VA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wahlgren, Anesthesiologist in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Christopher Wahlgren, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Wahlgren completed his residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wahlgren is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahlgren’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahlgren’s office at (321) 442-7156.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine | Brigham and Women's Hospital

    • Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Wahlgren board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Wahlgren, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Wahlgren speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wahlgren typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wahlgren 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. Wahlgren. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wahlgren typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wahlgren performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wahlgren. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Wahlgren accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wahlgren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 442-7156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wahlgren accept in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Wahlgren in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wahlgren's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Wahlgren's Primary Practice

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr

    Fairfax, VA 22033

    (321) 442-7156

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    Dr. Christopher Wahlgren's Practice 2

    10755 Falls Rd

    Lutherville, MD 21093

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    Dr. Christopher Wahlgren's Practice 3

    1860 Town Center Dr Ste G100

    Reston, VA 20190

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

    Dr. Wahlgren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225084395.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahlgren?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Wahlgren's specialty?

    Dr. Wahlgren is an Anesthesiologist near Fairfax, VA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Wahlgren is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Wahlgren accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Wahlgren offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wahlgren's office at (321) 442-7156 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Wahlgren's office at (321) 442-7156 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wahlgren's office located?

    Dr. Wahlgren's offices are located in Fairfax, VA, Lutherville, MD, and Reston, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Wahlgren have?

    Dr. Christopher Wahlgren is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.