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Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Primary Care and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1986)

1088 9th Avenue Sw #104
Bessemer, AL 35022

(205) 426-0546

Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD is a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL specializing in primary care and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD is affiliated with Complete Health, BIRMINGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC and MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM.

Office Locations

1088 9th Avenue Sw #104
Bessemer, AL 35022

(205) 426-0546

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2024

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diabetes management

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glycated protein test

lab tests

screening test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD performed more diabetes management procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, lab tests, and screening test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1147
hospital care	494
inpatient care	479
lab tests	74
musculoskeletal imaging	11
outpatient care	15
preventive care	183
vaccines	152
X-rays	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	1066
hospital care	543
inpatient care	531
lab tests	94
musculoskeletal imaging	39
outpatient care	12
preventive care	201
vaccines	161
X-rays	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	418
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	260
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	154
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	49
doctor visit	1107
hospital care	667
inpatient care	618
lab tests	152
musculoskeletal imaging	11
outpatient care	49
preventive care	268
vaccines	174
X-rays	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	267
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	138
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	115
doctor visit	986
hospital care	622
inpatient care	596
lab tests	294
musculoskeletal imaging	13
outpatient care	26
preventive care	322
vaccines	171
X-rays	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1068
Female	1434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1762
Black	702
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	930
From 75 to 84	626
85 and over	388
Less than 65	558

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	126
doctor visit	1029
hospital care	455
inpatient care	444
lab tests	269
mental health therapy	19
musculoskeletal imaging	37
outpatient care	11
preventive care	333
vaccines	207
weight management	19
X-rays	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	547
Female	763

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	928
Black	361
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	187
Less than 65	298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	93
doctor visit	827
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275
lab tests	132
mental health therapy	72
preventive care	179
vaccines	86
weight management	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	137
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	115
doctor visit	886
lab tests	143
mental health therapy	28
musculoskeletal imaging	23
preventive care	87
weight management	28
X-rays	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	216
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	145
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2019 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	125
doctor visit	759
lab tests	151
mental health therapy	24
preventive care	100
weight management	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	96
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2020 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	102
doctor visit	638
lab tests	135
mental health therapy	47
preventive care	160
vaccines	78
weight management	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	99
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	95
doctor visit	529
lab tests	164
mental health therapy	48
preventive care	81
weight management	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	76
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	84
doctor visit	457
lab tests	151
mental health therapy	22
musculoskeletal imaging	14
preventive care	69
weight management	22
X-rays	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	192
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	126
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2023 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	140
doctor visit	380
lab tests	204
mental health therapy	37
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	99
weight management	37
X-rays	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	101
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL during 2024 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	164
doctor visit	420
lab tests	212
mental health therapy	39
musculoskeletal imaging	26
preventive care	140
vaccines	28
weight management	39
X-rays	26

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	95
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bessemer, AL were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and lab tests.

diabetes management	102
doctor visit	787
hospital care	509
inpatient care	490
lab tests	167
mental health therapy	37
musculoskeletal imaging	21
outpatient care	22
preventive care	170
vaccines	132
weight management	37
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD.

**Gender**
Female	490
Male	388

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	181
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	622
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	134
75 to 84	230
Less than 65	183
65 to 74	331

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1986. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1986)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alabama

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Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bessemer, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Reid S. Christopher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,280 RYBELSUS $323	Ozempic $248	Victoza $232	Wegovy $212	Tresiba $130	Other $135
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$539 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $221	ANORO $67	BREO $64	TANZEUM $38	LEVITRA $15	Other $133
Lilly USA, LLC	$471 TRULICITY $117	JARDIANCE $100	HUMALOG $75	MOUNJARO $70	GLYXAMBI $29	Other $80
Amgen Inc.	$414 Repatha $400	Prolia $14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$389 LEQVIO $197	ENTRESTO $53	EXELON PATCH $19	$119
Other	$4,058 NEXLETOL $382	PRALUENT $240	Trintellix $235	ELIQUIS $224	INVOKANA $189	Other $2,787

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,790
Education	$360

Biography

Dr. Reid Christopher is professionally affiliated with Orlando Health. After attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama.

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