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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wixom, Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christopher Wixom, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Wixom graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Wixom is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wixom’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. Wixom’s office at (858) 541-3400.
Where did Dr. Wixom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine
Is Dr. Wixom board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wixom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Wixom speak?
Dr. Wixom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Wixom treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Wixom 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. Wixom. 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:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Descending Colon Polyp
- Benign Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Disease
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous descending colon growth
- Descending colon adenoma
- Descending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous colon growth
- Colon adenoma
- Benign colon tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
- D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Other Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Other gastritis types
- Various stomach inflammations
- Uncommon gastritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
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:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Rectal Disorder
- Benign rectal tumor
- Rectal neoplasm
- Non-malignant rectal mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Does Dr. Wixom accept my insurance?
Dr. Wixom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 541-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wixom accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wixom in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wixom's office located?
Dr. Christopher Wixom's Primary Practice
7901 Frost St
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-3400
What is Dr. Wixom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wixom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235194879.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wixom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wixom
What is Dr. Christopher Wixom's specialty?
Dr. Wixom is a Specialist near San Diego, CA. Contact Dr. Wixom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wixom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wixom is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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 Specialist?
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Is Christopher Wixom accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wixom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wixom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wixom's office at (858) 541-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wixom?
Please contact Dr. Wixom's office at (858) 541-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Wixom have?
Dr. Christopher Wixom is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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