Dr. James Christopher, MD - Surgery in Mandeville, LA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Christopher, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Mandeville, LA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1997, Dr. Christopher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 233 SAINT ANN DR STE 3.

Dr. Christopher accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

233 Saint Ann Dr Ste 3

Mandeville, LA 704713395

Telephone 9856350074

Fax 9856350799

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 James W. Christopher, Md, Llc Facility NPI 1487000899

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Mandeville, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +12.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Mandeville, LA (474 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

44.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christopher (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Mandeville Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	15	$125.00	$84.02
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	$362.00	$185.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$362.00	$207.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$125.00	$84.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	11	$186.00	$120.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	12	$360.00	$166.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	37	37	$362.00	$208.65
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	34	16	$184.00	$98.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	24	$186.00	$115.73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	32	30	$360.00	$192.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$251.00	$166.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$125.00	$86.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$362.00	$215.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	21	$360.00	$196.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	15	$186.00	$122.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$125.00	$87.96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$251.00	$175.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	18	$360.00	$200.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$287.00	$159.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$186.00	$104.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$362.00	$202.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$362.00	$198.81
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	20	20	$1017.00	$117.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	16	$186.00	$103.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	17	$360.00	$198.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$287.00	$149.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$125.00	$70.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	38	37	$778.21	$115.60
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	30	29	$555.77	$61.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$287.00	$154.10
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	21	21	$1266.14	$171.13
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	18	$360.00	$193.47
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$362.00	$194.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	39	38	$668.00	$111.07
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	33	32	$933.00	$163.95
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	29	29	$460.00	$58.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$287.00	$157.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-07

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License LA MD.024148

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX W5051

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

57120 (LA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2019

Registered at 233 SAINT ANN DR STE 3, MANDEVILLE, LA 704713395 (Tel: 9856350074)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2019

Registered at 29 EAGLE TRCE, MANDEVILLE, LA 704716759 (Tel: 9856263810)

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NPI Profile Active February 05, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2014

Registered at 101 JUDGE TANNER BLVD, SUITE 402, COVINGTON, LA 704337503 (Tel: 9858928959)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2014

Registered at 101 JUDGE TANNER BLVD, SUITE 402, COVINGTON, LA 704337503 (Tel: 9858928959)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 05, 2014

Recorded as JAMES CHRISTOPHER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2014

Surgery (License #MD.024148 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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