Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christenson, Cardiologist in Ames, IA?
Where did Dr. Christenson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Christenson board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Christenson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christenson speak?
Dr. Christenson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Christenson typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Christenson 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. Christenson. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Christenson typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stuart Christenson may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Christenson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christenson accept my insurance?
Dr. Christenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christenson accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Christenson in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Christenson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Christenson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Christenson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Christenson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336112499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christenson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christenson