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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christian, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Lora Christian, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Christian graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed her residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Christian is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christian’s office at (804) 754-3776.
Where did Dr. Christian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Pediatrics | Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Christian board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lora Christian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Christian speak?
Dr. Christian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christian typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christian 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. Christian. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christian typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christian 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. Christian. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Christian accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 754-3776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christian accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Christian in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
ASR Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christian's office located?
Dr. Lora Christian's Primary Practice
10410 Ridgefield Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 754-3776
What is Dr. Christian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558390161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christian
What is Dr. Lora Christian's specialty?
Dr. Christian is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Richmond, VA.
Is this Dr. Lora Christian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christian is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Uva University Hospital, Hca Henrico Doctors' Hospital 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lora Christian accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Lora Christian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lora Christian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christian's office at (804) 754-3776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lora Christian?
Please contact Dr. Christian's office at (804) 754-3776 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lora Christian have?
Dr. Lora Christian is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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