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Dr. Christopher Williams, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist, Hospitalist

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Williams, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Williams completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (734) 769-7100.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India

    Is Dr. Williams board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Williams typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Williams typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Williams may include:

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 769-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Williams in Fresno, 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 Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Williams' Primary Practice

    1303 E Herndon Ave

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (734) 769-7100

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    Dr. Christopher Williams' Practice 2

    2497 Herndon Ave Ste 102

    Clovis, CA 93611

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    What hospitals are Dr. Williams affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Williams has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932193596.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Williams accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (734) 769-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (734) 769-7100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Williams' offices are located in Fresno, CA and Clovis, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Williams have?

    Dr. Christopher Williams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.