Dr Brian S Christine, MD - Medicare Urology in Homewood, AL

Dr Brian S Christine, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Homewood, Alabama. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc and his current practice location is 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 930-0920.

Dr Brian S Christine is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00016862) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982677142.

Contact Information

Dr Brian S Christine, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603
(205) 930-0920
(205) 445-0115



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian S Christine
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience33 Years
Location3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian S Christine attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982677142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325939648
  • Enrollment ID: I20041116000920

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian S Christine such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982677142NPI-NPPES
0366100001OtherALCIGNA GOVERNMENT SERVICE PTAN
0366100001OtherALMC NSC
G69777OtherALVIVA
009940559MedicaidAL
1910151OtherALUNITED HEALTHCARE
00078298OtherMEDICARE PTAN
2443421001OtherALCIGNA
G69777OtherALHEALTH SPRINGS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 00016862 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc094126434557

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Entity NameUrology Centers Of Alabama Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710962550
PECOS PAC ID: 0941264345
Enrollment ID: O20041116000389

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brian S Christine, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920
Dr Brian S Christine, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920

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Urology Doctors in Homewood, AL

Dr. Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Brian Kenneth Wade, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Nicolisa D Massie, M.D.
Urology
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Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
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Michael Eric Brewer Jr., M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
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Dr. Rodney L Dennis, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
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Dr. Walter G Pittman, M.D.
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Thomas D Holley, MD
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