28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christensen, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Merced, CA?
Dr. Scott Christensen, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Christensen graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christensen’s office at (916) 734-5959.
Where did Dr. Christensen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Christensen board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Christensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Christensen treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen. 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
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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 central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- 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
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Kaposi Sarcoma
- KS
- Kaposi's Cancer', 'Kaposi's Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C469: Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
Which procedures does Dr. Christensen perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Christensen may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Christensen's office.
Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-5959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Christensen in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316923899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christensen
What is Dr. Scott Christensen's specialty?
Dr. Christensen is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Merced, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Marshall 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
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Is Scott Christensen accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Christensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (916) 734-5959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Christensen?
Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (916) 734-5959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Christensen have?
Dr. Scott Christensen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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