Christopher Southwood, M.D.
NPI 1215270616 · Neurocritical Care Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Southwood, M.D. is a Neurocritical Care Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1215270616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215270616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurocritical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63355 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
831 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 303 | $195 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 108 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 86 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 48 | $120 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 46 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 51 | 36 |
| Levetiracetam | 33 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 14 | — |
| Lacosamide | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,602 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8701 W Watertown Plank RdMilwaukee, WI 53226-3548Phone: (414) 955-8296
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-03
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Southwood's NPI number?
- Christopher Southwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215270616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Southwood's specialty?
- Christopher Southwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurocritical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Southwood located?
- Christopher Southwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300, Mobile, AL 36604-1409.
- What is Christopher Southwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Southwood is (251) 435-1200.
- Does Christopher Southwood accept Medicare?
- Christopher Southwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Southwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Southwood's NPI (1215270616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.