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Dr. Kathleen Christopherson, MD

Reno, NV

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    Who is Dr. Christopherson, Pediatrician in Reno, NV?

    Dr. Kathleen Christopherson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Christopherson graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of New Mexico Program. Dr. Christopherson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christopherson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christopherson’s office at (775) 686-4300.

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

    • Residency: University of New Mexico Program

    • Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Christopherson board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Christopherson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Christopherson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Christopherson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Christopherson 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. Christopherson. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
    • Caregiver vaccine refusal
    • Parental vaccine refusal
    • Guardian refused immunization

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Christopherson perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Christopherson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Christopherson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christopherson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 686-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christopherson accept in Reno, NV?

    Dr. Christopherson in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Renown Health / Hometown Health

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    Where is Dr. Christopherson's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Christopherson's Primary Practice

    75 Pringle Way Ste 301

    Reno, NV 89502

    (775) 686-4300

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

    Dr. Christopherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184687741.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christopherson?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Christopherson's specialty?

    Dr. Christopherson is a Pediatrician near Reno, NV. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Christopherson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Christopherson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Christopherson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Kathleen Christopherson accepting new patients in Reno, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Christopherson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Christopherson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christopherson's office at (775) 686-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Christopherson?

    Please contact Dr. Christopherson's office at (775) 686-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Christopherson have?

    Dr. Kathleen Christopherson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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