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Unclaimed ProfileAbout TRUSS
Christopher Truss is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in gastroenterology. Christopher trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 41 services to 41 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (800) 822-8816
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1717 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
41 services · 41 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
22 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
19 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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 Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Truss specialize in?
Dr. Truss is a gastroenterology in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Truss located?
Dr. Truss is listed at 1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Truss's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 822-8816. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Truss?
Dr. Truss's National Provider Identifier is 1518973783. 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. Truss go to medical school?
Dr. Truss attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Truss have?
Dr. Truss has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Truss do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Truss performs procedures including diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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