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- 1691 Galisteo St Ste C, Santa Fe, NM 87505
About Dr. Atkinson
Based in Santa Fe, NM, Christopher D. Atkinson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Christopher graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2012. Christopher is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 951 services to 933 patients. The services billed most often include 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. NPI 1093072027 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (505) 983-5631
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1691 GALISTEO ST STE C
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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
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
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
951 services · 933 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
179 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
134 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
128 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
84 | More 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 |
49 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
34 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
16 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
51 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
121 | 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 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Albany Medical College of Union University 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 NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Atkinson specialize in?
Dr. Atkinson is a gastroenterologist in Santa Fe, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Atkinson located?
Dr. Atkinson is listed at 1691 Galisteo St Ste C, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atkinson's phone number?
The number on file is (505) 983-5631. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Atkinson?
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier is 1093072027. 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
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school?
Dr. Atkinson attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Atkinson have?
Dr. Atkinson has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Atkinson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atkinson 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 use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and study of esophagus to assess movement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Atkinson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Atkinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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