Quick answers
- Does Christopher Southwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Southwood accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christopher Southwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 264 Original Medicare patients and 1,052 services for Christopher Southwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher Southwood's NPI number?
- 1215270616. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christopher Southwood, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 264 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,052 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)303 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)108 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)86 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)48 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)46 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Stroke or mini-stroke70%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes49%
Hospitals where Christopher Southwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher Southwood at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010113
- North Baldwin InfirmaryBay Minette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010129
- Thomas HospitalFairhope, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010100
- USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLCMobile, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010090
- Washington County HospitalChatom, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 011300
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher Southwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 Spring Hill Ave, Suite 300Mobile, AL 36604 (251) 435‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Southwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Imc-Diagnostic and Medical Clinic LLC164 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Mobile
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mobile, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Imc-Diagnostic and Medical Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215270616 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians