Who is Dr. Lay, Internist in Palm Harbor, FL?
Where did Dr. Lay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Mary's Health Center
Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat | American University Caribbean
Is Dr. Lay board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lay speak?
Dr. Lay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lay typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lay 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. Lay. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lay typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lay may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lay accept my insurance?
Dr. Lay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 935-6477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lay accept in Palm Harbor, FL?
Dr. Lay in Palm Harbor, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lay's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lay's Primary Practice
4705 Alt 19 Ste B
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 935-6477
What is Dr. Lay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891721403.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lay
What is Dr. Christopher Lay's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.