CA
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbot, Vascular Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Christopher Abbot, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Abbot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbot’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbot’s office at (706) 277-1573.
Is Dr. Abbot board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Abbot, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Abbot speak?
Dr. Abbot and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abbot treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abbot 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. Abbot. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Abbot perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abbot 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. Abbot. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Abbot accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 277-1573 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbot accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Abbot in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
First Medical Health Plan
HealthComp
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Abbot's office located?
Dr. Christopher Abbot's Primary Practice
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(706) 277-1573
What is Dr. Abbot's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124056627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbot?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbot
What is Dr. Christopher Abbot's specialty?
Dr. Abbot is a Vascular Surgeon near Sacramento, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Abbot to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Abbot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abbot is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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 Christopher Abbot accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Abbot is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Abbot offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abbot's office at (706) 277-1573 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Abbot?
Please contact Dr. Abbot's office at (706) 277-1573 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Abbot have?
Dr. Christopher Abbot is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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