Active NPI 1619111200 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Keel , DO

Urology • Fairhope, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Keel, DO is a certified Urology practicing in Fairhope, AL. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Keel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 150 S INGLESIDE ST.

Dr. Keel is affiliated with University Of South Alabama Health Care Authority and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 S Ingleside St

Fairhope, AL 365321803

Telephone 2516605930

Fax 5166059312

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eastern Shore Children's Clinic Facility NPI 1831151331

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Fairhope, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Fairhope, AL (205 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Keel (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Fairhope Specialty Average (11.0 Years) 11.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	149	$257.00	$114.31
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	177	120	$10.00	$3.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	65	$175.00	$80.52
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	63	43	$591.00	$211.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	45	37	$345.00	$162.73
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	30	28	$18.00	$8.65
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	24	24	$51.00	$9.70
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$489.00	$194.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$388.00	$153.76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$394.00	$120.77
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$324.00	$30.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	214	152	$257.00	$117.71
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	151	107	$10.00	$3.11
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	83	65	$345.00	$163.04
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	66	49	$591.00	$213.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	51	$175.00	$84.69
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	49	42	$18.00	$8.40
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	25	20	$51.00	$9.49
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	14	$114.00	$47.45
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$489.00	$207.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	13	$394.00	$124.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	330	213	$191.83	$122.59
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	242	156	$10.00	$3.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	107	85	$9.47	$2.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	100	64	$368.22	$230.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	72	$128.95	$86.82
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	75	60	$260.63	$173.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$280.44	$161.00
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$363.40	$208.60
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	32	28	$46.31	$9.54
A9589 Instillation, hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride, 100 mg	25	13	$1300.00	$1206.72
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	14	13	$168.29	$54.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	428	242	$10.00	$3.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	272	175	$172.00	$124.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	87	$115.00	$87.38
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	70	$309.00	$219.18
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	59	44	$232.00	$170.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$263.00	$159.77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	51	45	$7.00	$3.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	38	15	$38.00	$13.52
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	32	29	$46.00	$9.41
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	16	13	$32.00	$1.83
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	16	12	$63.00	$30.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$332.00	$215.46
51595 Removal of bladder and lymph nodes on both sides of pelvis with transplantation of urinary ducts (ureters) to small or large bowel with creation of urinary opening	12	12	$6034.00	$2160.30
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	12	12	$90.00	$7.90
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$324.00	$130.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$218.00	$132.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	385	223	$10.00	$3.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	241	169	$167.64	$102.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	83	$113.71	$70.43
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	71	55	$309.00	$196.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$257.79	$152.08
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	40	35	$7.00	$2.98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	29	$224.55	$133.72
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	29	26	$46.00	$9.16
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	28	25	$157.00	$90.85
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$323.04	$197.65
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	25	23	$41.00	$16.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	14	$218.00	$124.19
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	13	$37.00	$21.34
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	13	11	$63.00	$29.11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$114.00	$69.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$160.00	$97.98
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	11	11	$3629.00	$1352.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	616	353	$8.58	$3.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	252	166	$141.89	$100.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	193	$85.03	$68.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	69	$303.59	$175.22
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	84	65	$46.96	$11.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	74	58	$203.26	$135.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$198.60	$152.27
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	63	15	$1192.78	$864.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	47	47	$275.13	$193.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	41	38	$7.00	$2.94
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	40	24	$11.00	$1.73
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	16	$31.23	$15.02
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	30	26	$331.20	$117.70
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	22	19	$118.91	$52.16
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	20	19	$41.00	$20.03
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	20	$192.10	$53.41
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	15	$36.82	$21.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$121.00	$100.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	15	$253.94	$192.73
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	15	15	$1560.40	$1159.78
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	12	11	$95.17	$57.48
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$305.27	$232.74
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$44.82	$24.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	982	497	$7.00	$3.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	430	319	$82.00	$67.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	352	250	$123.00	$99.75
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	156	129	$49.00	$13.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	138	138	$192.00	$150.94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	130	115	$305.00	$152.75
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	85	48	$30.00	$18.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$125.00	$99.76
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	69	30	$2.00	$1.46
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	41	41	$243.00	$32.97
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	41	41	$242.00	$104.27
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	40	40	$537.00	$292.55
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	39	39	$88.00	$7.28
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	37	12	$179.00	$135.13
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	37	12	$133.00	$78.13
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	34	32	$100.00	$59.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$242.00	$191.92
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	24	24	$2252.00	$697.75
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	19	19	$351.00	$88.96
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	12	12	$3931.00	$1325.89
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	12	12	$47.00	$17.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	726	360	$7.00	$4.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	317	221	$82.00	$67.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	291	201	$123.00	$98.00
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	209	168	$49.00	$17.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$192.00	$151.74
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	79	67	$305.00	$147.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$125.00	$99.17
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	63	31	$2.00	$1.50
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	47	37	$30.00	$23.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	29	$242.00	$191.67
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	26	25	$351.00	$87.06
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$269.00	$228.08
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	17	17	$2252.00	$802.60
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	15	14	$100.00	$66.58
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	14	$139.00	$129.33
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$213.00	$55.80
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	11	11	$872.73	$108.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-05

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License AL 1637

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TN 2644

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of South Alabama Health Care Authority

1047 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 365323145

Phone: 2516605930

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Troy Sofinowski , MD

Urology

NPI 1053517359

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kevin Parham

Urology

NPI 1083359301

Michael Niehuss , MSN, CRNP, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093480113

Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Steven Saweikis

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1093654964

Dr. Nicholas Deebel , MD

Urology

NPI 1114480456

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Reeves , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1184301970

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

17 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 05, 2021

Registered at 150 S INGLESIDE ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 365321803 (Tel: 2516605930)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 05, 2021

Registered at 150 S INGLESIDE ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 365321803 (Tel: 2516605930)

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 05, 2021

Urology (License #1637 in AL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 14, 2021

Registered at 1047 FAIRHOPE AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 365323145 (Tel: 2516605930)

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2019

Registered at 1047 FAIRHOPE AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 365323145 (Tel: 2516605930)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2019

Urology (License #2644 in TN)

✅

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2017

Registered at 8720 FAIRHOPE AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 365323608 (Tel: 2519902241)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2017

Registered at 8720 FAIRHOPE AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 365323608 (Tel: 2519902241)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KEEL, DO

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2017

Urology (License #2644 in TN)

✅

NPI Profile Active August 03, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2016

Registered at 188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 301, FAIRHOPE, AL 365322018 (Tel: 2519902241)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2016

Registered at 188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 301, FAIRHOPE, AL 365322018 (Tel: 2519902241)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 03, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KEEL, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2016

Urology (License #1637 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619111200

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2009

Last Update: October 05, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

150 S Ingleside St

Fairhope, AL 365321803

Phone: 2516605930

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