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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. King, Critical Care Internist in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Christopher King, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. King is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office.
What languages does Dr. King speak?
Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. King treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
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:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Infection
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant Infection
- Infection after Lung Transplant
- Lung Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T86812: Lung transplant infection
Which procedures does Dr. King perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher King may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. King's office.
Does Dr. King accept my insurance?
Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. King in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
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Where is Dr. King's office located?
What is Dr. King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700874948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King
What is Dr. Christopher King's specialty?
Dr. King is a Critical Care Internist near Fairfax, VA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. King to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Mount Vernon 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Christopher King accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher King is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher King offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. King's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher King?
Please contact Dr. King's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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