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Dr. Christopher Tashjian, MD

River Falls, WI

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tashjian, Family Medicine Specialist in River Falls, WI?

    Dr. Christopher Tashjian, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in River Falls, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tashjian graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Broadlawns Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Tashjian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tashjian’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tashjian’s office at (715) 273-5041.

    Where did Dr. Tashjian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Broadlawns Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Broadlawns Med Center | Broadlawns Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Tashjian board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Tashjian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tashjian speak?

    Dr. Tashjian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tashjian treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tashjian 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. Tashjian. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • HIV Screening Test
    • HIV Test
    • AIDS Test
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Thyroid Atrophy
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Shrinking Thyroid Gland
    • Acquired Thyroid Wasting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E034: Atrophy of thyroid (acquired)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Tashjian perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tashjian 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. Tashjian. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Tashjian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tashjian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 273-5041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tashjian accept in River Falls, WI?

    Dr. Tashjian in River Falls, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthPartners

    • Hennepin Health Plan (MN)

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Tennessee

    • Thrivent Financial

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tashjian's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Tashjian's Primary Practice

    319 S Main St

    River Falls, WI 54022

    (715) 273-5041

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    Dr. Christopher Tashjian's Practice 2

    144 S Plum St

    Ellsworth, WI 54011

    (715) 273-5041

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    Dr. Christopher Tashjian's Practice 3

    1687 E Division St

    River Falls, WI 54022

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    What is Dr. Tashjian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tashjian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134112634.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tashjian?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tashjian

    What is Dr. Christopher Tashjian's specialty?

    Dr. Tashjian is a Family Medicine Specialist near River Falls, WI. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tashjian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Tashjian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tashjian is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Christopher Tashjian accepting new patients in River Falls, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Tashjian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Tashjian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tashjian's office at (715) 273-5041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Tashjian?

    Please contact Dr. Tashjian's office at (715) 273-5041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Tashjian have?

    Dr. Christopher Tashjian is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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