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- 1000 S Coulter St Ste 200, Amarillo, TX 79106
About Dr. Kolze
Based in Amarillo, TX, Christopher T. Kolze, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Christopher graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 602 services to 553 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. NPI 1912260209 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (806) 212-6604
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 S COULTER ST STE 200
Amarillo, TX 79106
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
602 services · 553 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
17 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
115 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
78 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
64 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93978 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93975 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Amarillo 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kolze?
Dr. Kolze is a general surgeon in Amarillo, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kolze's address?
Dr. Kolze is listed at 1000 S Coulter St Ste 200, Amarillo, TX 79106. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kolze?
The number on file is (806) 212-6604. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kolze?
Dr. Kolze's National Provider Identifier is 1912260209. 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. Kolze train?
Dr. Kolze attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kolze have?
Dr. Kolze has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kolze perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kolze performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, partial removal of breast and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kolze's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kolze. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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