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Dr. Christopher Hutson, MD

Anesthesiologist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hutson, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Christopher Hutson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. He is board certified. Dr. Hutson graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Anesthesiology. Dr. Hutson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hutson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hutson’s office at (713) 620-4000.

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

    • Residency: San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hutson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Hutson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Hutson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hutson typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hutson 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. Hutson. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hutson typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hutson 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. Hutson. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Hutson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hutson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 620-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hutson accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Hutson in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hutson's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Hutson's Primary Practice

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

    (713) 620-4000

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

    Dr. Hutson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093782096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hutson?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Hutson's specialty?

    Dr. Hutson is an Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hutson is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth 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 Dr. Christopher Hutson accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Hutson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hutson's office at (713) 620-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hutson?

    Please contact Dr. Hutson's office at (713) 620-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hutson's office located?

    Dr. Hutson's office is located in Saint Louis, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Hutson have?

    Dr. Christopher Hutson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.