Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickens, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Rome, GA?
Dr. Christopher Pickens, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Rome, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pickens graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Pickens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickens’s office at (706) 291-0884.
Where did Dr. Pickens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pickens board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pickens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Pickens speak?
Dr. Pickens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pickens treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pickens 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. Pickens. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
- Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
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:
- Positive Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy
- Confirmed Pregnancy
- Pregnant Result
- Positive HCG Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
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:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Also known as:
- Period Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Dysmenorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
What procedures does Dr. Pickens perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pickens 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. Pickens. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Pickens accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 291-0884 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pickens accept in Rome, GA?
Dr. Pickens in Rome, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CSA Welfare Fund
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pickens' office located?
Dr. Christopher Pickens' Primary Practice
304 Turner McCall Blvd SW
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 291-0884
What is Dr. Pickens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447237268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickens
What is Dr. Christopher Pickens's specialty?
Dr. Pickens is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Rome, GA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Pickens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Pickens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickens is affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Northside Hospital Atlanta 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
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Is Christopher Pickens accepting new patients in Rome, GA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pickens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Pickens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickens's office at (706) 291-0884 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pickens?
Please contact Dr. Pickens's office at (706) 291-0884 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Pickens have?
Dr. Christopher Pickens is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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