25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christy, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. David Christy, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Christy graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Christy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christy’s office at (949) 764-5689.
Where did Dr. Christy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Alameda Co Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Christy board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Christy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christy speak?
Dr. Christy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christy typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christy 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. Christy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Christy typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Christy may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Christy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christy accept my insurance?
Dr. Christy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 764-5689 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christy accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Christy in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christy's office located?
What is Dr. Christy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619930492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christy
What is Dr. David Christy's specialty?
Dr. Christy is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newport Beach, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. David Christy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christy is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Christy accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Christy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Christy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christy's office at (949) 764-5689 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Christy?
Please contact Dr. Christy's office at (949) 764-5689 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Christy have?
Dr. David Christy is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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