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Dr. Mary Christian, MD

La Crosse, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christian, Surgeon in La Crosse, WI?

    Dr. Mary Christian, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Crosse, WI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Christian completed her residency at Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, General Surgery. Dr. Christian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christian’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christian’s office at (608) 785-0940.

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

    • Residency: Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks

    Is Dr. Christian board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Christian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Christian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Christian treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Christian 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. Christian. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast

    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:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Christian perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Christian 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. Christian. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Christian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 785-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christian accept in La Crosse, WI?

    Dr. Christian in La Crosse, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Christian's office located?

    Dr. Mary Christian's Primary Practice

    700 West Ave S

    La Crosse, WI 54601

    (608) 785-0940

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    Dr. Mary Christian's Practice 2

    800 E Blackhawk Ave

    Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

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

    Dr. Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477535086.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christian?

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

    What is Dr. Mary Christian's specialty?

    Dr. Christian is a Surgeon near La Crosse, WI. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Christian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mary Christian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christian is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse 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

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    Is Mary Christian accepting new patients in La Crosse, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Christian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mary Christian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christian's office at (608) 785-0940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mary Christian?

    Please contact Dr. Christian's office at (608) 785-0940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Christian have?

    Dr. Mary Christian is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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