Who is Dr. Thiessen, Family Medicine Specialist in Moose Lake, MN?
Where did Dr. Thiessen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S Hosp, Family Medicine | St Luke's Hospital
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Thiessen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Thiessen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thiessen speak?
Dr. Thiessen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thiessen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thiessen 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. Thiessen. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thiessen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thiessen 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. Thiessen. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Thiessen accept my insurance?
Dr. Thiessen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 485-4491 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thiessen accept in Moose Lake, MN?
Dr. Thiessen in Moose Lake, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UCare Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thiessen's office located?
Dr. Christopher Thiessen's Primary Practice
4570 Highway 61
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4491
What hospitals are Dr. Thiessen affiliated with?
Dr. Thiessen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thiessen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thiessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306849914.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thiessen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thiessen