Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christensen, Internist in Richmond, VA?
Where did Dr. Christensen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?
Dr. Christensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Christensen typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Christensen typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Christensen 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 359-1351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Christensen in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AMA Insurance Services
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Christensen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Christensen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?A 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 1639158066.
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. John Christensen's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.