John Christein, MD
NPI 1508809328 · Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Christein, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1508809328).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508809328
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26740 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
374 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 99 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 54 | $158 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 49 | $200 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 33 | $287 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 33 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 18 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 16 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | — |
| Megestrol Acetate | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$409 across 10 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)
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900Phone: (205) 934-4011
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2018-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Christein's NPI number?
- John Christein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508809328, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Christein's specialty?
- John Christein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Christein located?
- John Christein's practice location on file with NPPES is 3670 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243.
- What is John Christein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Christein is (205) 592-5077.
- Does John Christein accept Medicare?
- John Christein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Christein's NPI active?
- Yes — John Christein's NPI (1508809328) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.