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Dr. Christopher Friend, MD
La Jolla, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friend, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Christopher Friend, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Friend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friend’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friend’s office at (512) 509-0200.
What languages does Dr. Friend speak?
Dr. Friend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Friend typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Friend typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Friend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 509-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friend accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Friend in La Jolla, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Friend's office located?
Dr. Christopher Friend's Primary Practice
9434 Medical Center Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(512) 509-0200
What is Dr. Friend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861491516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friend
What is Dr. Christopher Friend's specialty?
Dr. Friend is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Christopher Friend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friend is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Temecula Valley Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Riverside 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 Christopher Friend accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Friend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Friend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (512) 509-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Friend?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (512) 509-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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