Reid Christopher, M.D.
NPI 1609978964 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Reid Christopher, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1609978964).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609978964
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13536 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,727 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 503 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 356 | $120 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 112 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 106 | $18 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 106 | $25 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 180 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 1,709 | 488 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,287 | 369 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 610 | 185 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 603 | 185 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 549 | 159 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 455 | 112 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$399 across 22 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-05
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Reid Christopher's NPI number?
- Reid Christopher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609978964, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Reid Christopher's specialty?
- Reid Christopher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Reid Christopher located?
- Reid Christopher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1088 9th Ave Sw Ste 104, Bessemer, AL 35022-7834.
- What is Reid Christopher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Reid Christopher is (205) 426-0546.
- Does Reid Christopher accept Medicare?
- Reid Christopher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Reid Christopher's NPI active?
- Yes — Reid Christopher's NPI (1609978964) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.