Christopher King, M.D.
NPI 1629191168 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher King, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1629191168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629191168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26236 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 516 | $82 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 227 | $12 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 195 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 159 | $71 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 120 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 353 | 104 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 334 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 279 | 89 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 270 | 91 |
| Furosemide | 230 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 200 | 63 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,653 across 51 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 (2)
- 22266 Highway 25Columbiana, AL 35051-8618Phone: (205) 971-7500Fax: (205) 971-7571
- 247 Walton StColumbiana, AL 35051-9701Phone: (205) 971-7500Fax: (205) 971-7571
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-08
- Certified
- 2025-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher King's NPI number?
- Christopher King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629191168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher King's specialty?
- Christopher King is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher King located?
- Christopher King's practice location on file with NPPES is 3680 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35243-3411.
- What is Christopher King's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher King is (205) 971-7500.
- Does Christopher King accept Medicare?
- Christopher King is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher King's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher King's NPI (1629191168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.