Physician Profile
Christopher P. Karcher, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Karcher
Christopher P. Karcher, MD is a healthcare provider in Ocean Springs, MS specializing in sleep medicine (neurology). Christopher trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Christopher is also listed as specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 933 Medicare patients across 1,050 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (228) 818-9620
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3631 BIENVILLE BLVD. STE A
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sleep Medicine 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
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
Breathing disruption
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Suffocation Feelings In Bed
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Circadian rhythm
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Delayed Sleep Phase
- Irregular Sleep-Wake Schedule
- Jet Lag Disorder
- Non-24-Hour Body Clock
- Shift Work Sleep Problems
- Sleep problems
Daytime alertness
- Daytime Exhaustion
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Excessive Sleeping
- Sleep Grogginess
- Sudden Muscle Weakness When Laughing
Excessive sleepiness
- Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
General sleep
- Hot flashes
- Nighttime Acid Reflux
- Pregnancy Sleep Problems
General symptoms
- Waking Up With Headaches
Hormonal sleep
- Menopause Sleep Problems
Insomnia & anxiety
- Sleep Anxiety
Movement disorders
- Head Banging While Sleeping
- Restless Arm Syndrome
Neurological sleep
- Nighttime Seizures
Parasomnia
- Acting Out Dreams
- Bedwetting
- Chronic Nightmares
- Exploding Head Syndrome
- Hallucinations While Falling Asleep
- Sleep Eating
- Sleep Groaning
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep Problems in Kids
- Sleep Talking
- Sleepwalking
Parasomnias
- Sexsomnia
Pediatric sleep
- Child Sleep Problems
Sleep breathing
- Mouth Breathing While Sleeping
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Sleep disruption
- Waking Up to Pee
Sleep movement
- Nighttime Leg Kicking
- Sleep Twitches
- Teeth Grinding In Sleep
Sleep quality
- Restless Sleep
- Waking Up In Panic
Sleep timing
- Waking Up Too Early
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- CPAP titration
- Home sleep test
- Sleep study
Behavioral therapy
- Child Sleep Habit Coaching
- CPAP Desensitization Therapy
- Sleep counseling
- Sleep hygiene counseling
- Sleep Restriction Therapy
- Stimulus Control Therapy
Circadian therapy
- Light Box Therapy
- Melatonin Timing Protocol
Consultation
- CPAP Alternatives Consultation
- Sleep Choking And Acid Reflux Management
CPAP & positive airway pressure
- Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Setup
- Auto-CPAP Setup
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP Heated Tubing & Humidifier Setup
- CPAP Mask Fitting
- CPAP Pressure Adjustment
Device management
- Central Sleep Apnea Pacemaker Setup
- Inspire Therapy Programming
Devices
- Nasal Dilator Fitting For Snoring
- Nasal Expiratory Valve Fitting
Diagnostic testing
- Daytime Nap Study
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Overnight Oxygen Tracking
- Sleep Alertness Test
- Sleep Tracker Watch Monitoring
Diagnostics
- Actigraphy Sleep Tracking
- Nasal Airflow Testing
- Overnight Brain Wave Monitoring
Evaluations
- DOT Sleep Apnea Clearance
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Lifestyle & devices
- Positional Sleep Therapy
Medical management
- Sleep Medication Review & Tapering
Oral appliances
- Night Guard For Clenching
- Oral Appliance Adjustment
- Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece
- Snoring Mouth Guard Fitting
Respiratory care
- Nighttime Oxygen Therapy Setup
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Setup
Snoring & airway
- Laser Snoring Treatment
- Radiofrequency Tissue Reduction For Snoring
Surgery
- Tonsil And Adenoid Removal For Sleep Apnea
Surgical & implants
- Deviated Septum Surgery For Sleep
- Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Jaw Advancement Surgery
- Palate Stiffening Procedure
- Tongue Base Reduction Surgery
- Turbinate Shrinking For Breathing
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Therapy
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Sleep Dread Desensitization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,050 services · 933 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95810 |
76 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
59 |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
41 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
27 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
386 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
99 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
78 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
76 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
72 |
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.
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.
Class of 2004 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karcher's specialty?
Dr. Karcher is a sleep medicine (neurology) in Ocean Springs, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karcher?
Dr. Karcher is listed at 3631 Bienville Blvd. Ste A, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karcher?
The number on file is (228) 818-9620. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karcher's NPI number?
Dr. Karcher's National Provider Identifier is 1194810408. 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 Dr. Karcher's medical education?
Dr. Karcher attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Karcher been practicing?
Dr. Karcher has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karcher known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karcher provides treatments such as sleep study in sleep lab and sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Karcher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karcher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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