Dr. Christine Carstensen, MD
Des Moines, IA
20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carstensen, Anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA?
Where did Dr. Carstensen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Carstensen board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Carstensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Carstensen speak?
Dr. Carstensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Carstensen typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Carstensen 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. Carstensen. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy
- Hypertension in Pregnancy without Proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- O133: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, third trimester
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Carstensen typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Carstensen 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. Carstensen. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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. Carstensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Carstensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 283-0463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carstensen accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Carstensen in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Oscar Health
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Carstensen's office located?
Dr. Christine Carstensen's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste 3170
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 283-0463
What hospitals are Dr. Carstensen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carstensen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carstensen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083606222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carstensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carstensen