DR. CHRISTINA LEANN APPIN MD
NPI 1619139631
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Christina Appin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Appin is 1619139631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008.

Q: What is Christina Appin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Appin was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 days 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.

Active since June 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Dr. Christina Leann Appin Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA LEANN APPIN MD (NPI 1619139631) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (48725) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619139631

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA LEANN APPINCredential: MD

Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900

Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310

Phone(205) 934-4011

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1619139631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 48725✔ Licensed in IL · 036138793

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1710 N Fairbanks Ct, Olson Pavilion, Rm 2-459Chicago, IL 60611-3013 · Phone (312) 926-6948

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christina Leann Appin Md 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 ID3173837812

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240521003130

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.

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

55 services11 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307

A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.

26 services12 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

15 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

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