21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wallace, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Vallejo, CA?
Dr. Christopher Wallace, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vallejo, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Wallace graduated from University of California. Dr. Wallace is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallace’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallace’s office at (707) 554-4444.
Where did Dr. Wallace go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Wallace speak?
Dr. Wallace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wallace typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wallace typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Wallace may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wallace accept my insurance?
Dr. Wallace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 554-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wallace accept in Vallejo, CA?
Dr. Wallace in Vallejo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wallace's office located?
What is Dr. Wallace's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wallace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871520015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallace?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallace
What is Dr. Christopher Wallace's specialty?
Dr. Wallace is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Vallejo, CA.
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 this Dr. Christopher Wallace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Christopher Wallace accepting new patients in Vallejo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wallace is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wallace offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (707) 554-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wallace?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (707) 554-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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