Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Christian, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Cullman, AL

  • NPI 1437191483
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1912 Al Highway 157
Cullman, AL 350580609
(256) 737-2000
fax (256) 737-2598
Mailing address
14050 Nw 14Th St, Suite 190
Sunrise, FL 333232865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2014
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #00012935
Medicaid
AL #009986225

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437191483. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
484
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$66,768
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 269 262 $166
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 82 82 $113
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 57 57 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 50 50 $198
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 15 15 $68
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 11 11 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Cullman Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
158
Patients
155
Total drug cost
$757
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 50 49 $190
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 36 $173
Prednisone Generic 28 28 $59
Cephalexin Generic 16 16 $139
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 16 15 $126
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 12 11 $69

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Christian's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Christian practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Cullman, AL.
Where does Dr. Thomas Christian practice?
Dr. Thomas Christian practices at 1912 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 350580609. Office phone: 2567372000.
What is Dr. Thomas Christian's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437191483, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Christian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Christian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Christian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.