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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harper, Internist in Warrior, AL?
Dr. Christopher Harper, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Warrior, AL. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Harper graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baptist Health System. Dr. Harper is fluent in English and Indonesian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harper’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harper’s office at (205) 647-6333.
Where did Dr. Harper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Health System
Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Harper board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Harper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Harper speak?
Dr. Harper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Indonesian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Harper typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Harper 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. Harper. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Harper typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Harper 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. Harper's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Harper accept my insurance?
Dr. Harper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 647-6333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harper accept in Warrior, AL?
Dr. Harper in Warrior, 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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Harper's office located?
What is Dr. Harper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770575854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harper
What is Dr. Christopher Harper's specialty?
Dr. Harper is a Internist near Warrior, 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. Christopher Harper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harper 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 Christopher Harper accepting new patients in Warrior, AL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Harper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Harper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harper's office at (205) 647-6333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Harper?
Please contact Dr. Harper's office at (205) 647-6333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Harper have?
Dr. Christopher Harper is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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