Physician Profile
Christopher J. Carlson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carlson
Christopher J. Carlson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Seattle, WA specializing in gastroenterology. Christopher trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 392 services to 333 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (206) 731-3241
- Email not available
Practice Locations
325 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
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
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Enlarged Veins in Esophagus
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Iron Overload
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Endoscopic Treatment for GI Bleeding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Advanced Polyp Removal
- Stretching the Esophagus
Capsule and physiology testing
- Esophageal Motility Test
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
- Pill Camera Endoscopy
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage
- Esophageal Banding
- FibroScan
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
392 services · 333 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
53 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
46 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
36 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
30 |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
25 |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
20 |
| Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43276 |
19 |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
19 |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
16 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
14 |
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.
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.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 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 WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Carlson specialize in?
Dr. Carlson is a gastroenterology in Seattle, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Carlson located?
Dr. Carlson is listed at 325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carlson's phone number?
The number on file is (206) 731-3241. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Carlson?
Dr. Carlson's National Provider Identifier is 1821011065. 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. Carlson go to medical school?
Dr. Carlson attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Carlson have?
Dr. Carlson has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Carlson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carlson performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Carlson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Carlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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