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Dr. Brett Christiansen, MD

Saint George, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christiansen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Saint George, UT?

    Dr. Brett Christiansen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint George, UT. He is board certified. Dr. Christiansen completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Christiansen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christiansen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christiansen’s office at (435) 251-1000.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Emergency Medicine | Johns Hopkins University School Med

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    What languages does Dr. Christiansen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Christiansen treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christiansen 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. Christiansen. 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:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Tietze Syndrome
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Chondrocostal junction syndrome
    • Chest wall pain
    • Costochondritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M940: Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Christiansen perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brett Christiansen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Christiansen's office.

    Does Dr. Christiansen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christiansen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (435) 251-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christiansen accept in Saint George, UT?

    Dr. Christiansen in Saint George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Christiansen's office located?

    Dr. Brett Christiansen's Primary Practice

    1380 E Medical Center Dr

    Saint George, UT 84790

    (435) 251-1000

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

    Dr. Christiansen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073500492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christiansen?

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

    What is Dr. Brett Christiansen's specialty?

    Dr. Christiansen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Saint George, UT. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Christiansen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Christiansen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christiansen is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Brett Christiansen accepting new patients in Saint George, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Christiansen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Christiansen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (435) 251-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Christiansen?

    Please contact Dr. Christiansen's office at (435) 251-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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