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Who is Dr. Buehrig, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Christopher Buehrig, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Buehrig graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Buehrig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buehrig’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buehrig’s office at (704) 489-3102.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Buehrig?
Dr. Christopher Buehrig, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Buehrig empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dialysis Access, Electrolyte Disorders, Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, Kidney Failure, Kidney Stones, Nephrology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlotte, NC community, Dr. Buehrig is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Buehrig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic and Foundation | Mayo Clinic & Foundation, Nephrology, MN, US
Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Carolinas Medical Center | Carolinas Medical Center | Carolinas Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Buehrig board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Buehrig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Buehrig speak?
Dr. Buehrig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Buehrig typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Buehrig 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. Buehrig. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Buehrig typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Buehrig may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Buehrig's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buehrig accept my insurance?
Dr. Buehrig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 489-3102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buehrig accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Buehrig in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Buehrig's office located?
Dr. Christopher Buehrig's Primary Practice
13557 Steelecroft Pkwy Ste 1200
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 489-3102
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
Member
American Society of Nephrology
Member
What is Dr. Buehrig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buehrig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346206927.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buehrig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buehrig
What is Dr. Christopher Buehrig's specialty?
Dr. Buehrig is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.