Physician Profile
Christopher J. Adkins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Adkins
Christopher J. Adkins, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Phila, PA. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 701 Medicare patients across 779 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, study of esophagus to assess movement, and measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (215) 955-8900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1101 CHESTNUT ST
Phila, PA 19107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
779 services · 701 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
79 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
28 | |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
24 | |
| Injection of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43236 |
23 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
12 | |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
90 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms | Treatment | 91065 |
81 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
62 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms | Treatment | 91065 |
46 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube | Treatment | 91034 |
22 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Phila 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher J. Adkins's specialty?
Christopher J. Adkins is a gastroenterologist in Phila, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher J. Adkins?
Christopher J. Adkins is listed at 1101 Chestnut St, Phila, PA 19107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher J. Adkins?
The number on file is (215) 955-8900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Christopher J. Adkins's NPI number?
Christopher J. Adkins's National Provider Identifier is 1023350766. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher J. Adkins's education?
Christopher J. Adkins attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher J. Adkins been practicing?
Christopher J. Adkins has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher J. Adkins known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher J. Adkins performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; provides treatments such as study of esophagus to assess movement and measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher J. Adkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher J. Adkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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