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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christopher, Internist in Bessemer, AL?
Dr. Reid Christopher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bessemer, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Christopher graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Christopher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christopher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christopher’s office at (205) 426-0546.
Where did Dr. Christopher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Christopher board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Reid Christopher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christopher speak?
Dr. Christopher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Christopher typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Christopher diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Christopher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Christopher typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Reid Christopher may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Christopher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Christopher accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 426-0546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christopher accept in Bessemer, AL?
Dr. Christopher in Bessemer, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Christopher's office located?
What is Dr. Christopher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christopher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609978964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christopher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christopher
What is Dr. Reid Christopher's specialty?
Dr. Christopher is a Internist near Bessemer, AL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Reid Christopher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christopher is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Reid Christopher accepting new patients in Bessemer, AL?
Yes, Dr. Reid Christopher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reid Christopher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christopher's office at (205) 426-0546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reid Christopher?
Please contact Dr. Christopher's office at (205) 426-0546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Reid Christopher have?
Dr. Reid Christopher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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