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Based in Fairhope, AL, Christopher W Ives, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Christopher graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989.
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What kind of doctor is Dr. Ives?
Dr. Ives is a gastroenterology in Fairhope, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ives's address?
Dr. Ives is listed at 3 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, Fairhope, AL 36532. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ives?
The number on file is (251) 928-8804. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Ives's NPI number?
Dr. Ives's National Provider Identifier is 1477654010. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Ives train?
Dr. Ives attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Ives been practising?
Dr. Ives has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ives perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ives performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (251) 928-8804
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Fairhope, AL 36532
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
750 services · 730 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
109 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
69 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
59 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
53 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
39 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
26 |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
14 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
95 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
75 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other gastroenterology specialists in Fairhope 2
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Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
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Class of 1989 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
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Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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