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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomson, Hospitalist in Clovis, CA?
Dr. Chris Thomson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Clovis, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Thomson completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Thomson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomson’s office.
Where did Dr. Thomson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Vly Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
What languages does Dr. Thomson speak?
Dr. Thomson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Thomson typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Thomson 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. Thomson. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Thomson typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Thomson 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. Thomson. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Thomson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomson accept in Clovis, CA?
Dr. Thomson in Clovis, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thomson's office located?
What is Dr. Thomson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902803216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomson
What is Dr. Chris Thomson's specialty?
Dr. Thomson is a Hospitalist near Clovis, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Chris Thomson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomson is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center 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
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Is Chris Thomson accepting new patients in Clovis, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chris Thomson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chris Thomson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chris Thomson?
Please contact Dr. Thomson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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