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Dr. Christopher Samuels, MD

Hood River, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Samuels, Family Medicine Specialist in Hood River, OR?

    Dr. Christopher Samuels, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hood River, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Samuels completed his residency at Franciscan Skemp Hlthcare, Family Medicine. Dr. Samuels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samuels’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samuels’s office at (509) 427-4212.

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

    • Residency: Franciscan Skemp Hlthcare, Family Medicine

    Is Dr. Samuels board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Samuels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Samuels speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Samuels treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Samuels 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. Samuels. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Which procedures does Dr. Samuels perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Samuels may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Samuels' office.

    Does Dr. Samuels accept my insurance?

    Dr. Samuels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 427-4212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Samuels accept in Hood River, OR?

    Dr. Samuels in Hood River, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Samuels' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Samuels' Primary Practice

    849 Pacific Ave

    Hood River, OR 97031

    (509) 427-4212

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    Dr. Christopher Samuels' Practice 2

    875 SW Rock Creek Dr

    Stevenson, WA 98648

    (509) 427-4212

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    Dr. Christopher Samuels' Practice 3

    212 NE Skyline Dr

    White Salmon, WA 98672

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

    Dr. Samuels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780660175.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samuels?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Samuels's specialty?

    Dr. Samuels is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hood River, OR. 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. Contact Dr. Samuels to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Samuels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Samuels is affiliated with Adventist Health Columbia Gorge 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Christopher Samuels accepting new patients in Hood River, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Samuels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Samuels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Samuels's office at (509) 427-4212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Samuels?

    Please contact Dr. Samuels's office at (509) 427-4212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Samuels have?

    Dr. Christopher Samuels is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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