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Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford, MD

Family Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Hardeeville, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christiansen Ford, Family Medicine Specialist in Hardeeville, SC?

    Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hardeeville, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Christiansen Ford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christiansen Ford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christiansen Ford’s office at (843) 784-8138.

    What languages does Dr. Christiansen Ford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christiansen Ford typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christiansen Ford 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 Ford. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christiansen Ford typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford may include:

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

    Does Dr. Christiansen Ford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christiansen Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 784-8138 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christiansen Ford accept in Hardeeville, SC?

    Dr. Christiansen Ford in Hardeeville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Christiansen Ford's office located?

    Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford's Primary Practice

    1000 Medical Center Dr

    Hardeeville, SC 29927

    (843) 784-8138

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    Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford's Practice 2

    60 Exchange St Ste B7

    Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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

    Dr. Christiansen Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013906130.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christiansen Ford?

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

    What is Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford's specialty?

    Dr. Christiansen Ford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hardeeville, SC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christiansen Ford is affiliated with Coastal Carolina Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Memorial Health 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Carey Christiansen Ford accepting new patients in Hardeeville, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christiansen Ford's office at (843) 784-8138 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford?

    Please contact Dr. Christiansen Ford's office at (843) 784-8138 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Christiansen Ford's office located?

    Dr. Christiansen Ford's offices are located in Hardeeville, SC and Richmond Hill, GA.