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Dr. Stephen Christensen, MD

Lebanon, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christensen, Hospitalist in Lebanon, OR?

    Dr. Stephen Christensen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lebanon, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Christensen completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Christensen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christensen’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. Christensen’s office at (541) 258-2101.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Family Practice

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut

    What languages does Dr. Christensen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Christensen treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Christensen perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Christensen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Christensen's office.

    Does Dr. Christensen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 258-2101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christensen accept in Lebanon, OR?

    Dr. Christensen in Lebanon, 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Providence Health Plans

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Christensen's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Christensen's Primary Practice

    525 N Santiam Hwy

    Lebanon, OR 97355

    (541) 258-2101

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    Dr. Stephen Christensen's Practice 2

    1111 Crater Lake Ave

    Medford, OR 97504

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    Dr. Stephen Christensen's Practice 3

    1460 G St

    Springfield, OR 97477

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    What is Dr. Christensen's NPI number?An 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 1043271869.

    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. Stephen Christensen's specialty?

    Dr. Christensen is a Hospitalist near Lebanon, OR. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Christensen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Christensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Albany General Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Stephen Christensen accepting new patients in Lebanon, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Christensen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Christensen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (541) 258-2101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Christensen?

    Please contact Dr. Christensen's office at (541) 258-2101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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