DR. THOMAS STEPHEN CHRISTIAN M.D.
NPI 1437191483
Emergency Medicine in Cullman, AL

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157, CULLMAN, AL 35058(256) 737-2000(256) 737-2598 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas Stephen Christian M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THOMAS STEPHEN CHRISTIAN M.D. (NPI 1437191483) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00012935) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437191483
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS STEPHEN CHRISTIANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1912 AL HIGHWAY 157Cullman, AL 35058-0609
Mailing Address14050 Nw 14th St, Suite 190Sunrise, FL 33323-2865 · (800) 424-3672 · Fax (954) 377-3042
Fax(256) 737-2598
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2014
NPI 1437191483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in AL · 00012935
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157, Cullman, AL 35058

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINC70006
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051555563CHRAL
Other51000720CHRAL · Blue Shield
OtherP00192169AL · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid009986225AL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas Stephen Christian M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9234126921
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040426001600
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
255 services247 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
102 services98 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
49 services49 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35058 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Anesthesiology
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Hospitalist
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Emergency Medicine
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Hospitalist
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Christian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Christian is 1437191483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Thomas Christian located?

Thomas Christian practices at 1912 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058. The listed phone number is (256) 737-2000.

What is Thomas Christian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Thomas Christian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Christian is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Christian accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Thomas Christian as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Christian was last updated on February 20, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.