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Dr. Christopher Bolton, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bolton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Bolton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Bolton graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Louisville Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bolton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bolton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bolton’s office at (817) 926-2544.

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

    • Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Louisville Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Hospital | University of Louisville Program

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University of Cincinnati / Main Campus | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bolton speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Threatened Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
    • Signs of Miscarriage
    • Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O200: Threatened abortion

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

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

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

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

    Does Dr. Bolton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bolton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 926-2544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bolton accept in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Bolton in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bolton's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Bolton's Primary Practice

    1400 8th Ave

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

    (817) 926-2544

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    Dr. Christopher Bolton's Practice 2

    400 SW 25th Ave

    Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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

    Dr. Bolton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881631810.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bolton?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Bolton's specialty?

    Dr. Bolton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.

    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 Bolton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bolton is affiliated with Glen Rose Medical Center, North Central Surgical Center Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital At Sherman, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Bolton accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Bolton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bolton's office at (817) 926-2544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Bolton's office at (817) 926-2544 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bolton's office located?

    Dr. Bolton's offices are located in Fort Worth, TX and Mineral Wells, TX.