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Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: angioplasty, patent foramen ovale, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and more.

12709 Toepperwein Road Suite 306
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 967-0096

Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD is an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio Central, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC and Methodist Hospital Texsan.

Office Locations

3551 Roger Brooke Drive
San Antonio Central, TX 78234

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6800 Ih 10 West Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78201

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12709 Toepperwein Road Suite 306
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 967-0096

(210) 967-0383

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Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

myocardial perfusion SPECT

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), SPECT scan, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

electrocardiogram

stress EKG

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD had a list price for electrocardiogram (EKG), and stress EKG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac catheterization

coronary angiogram

diagnostic cardiac catheterization

diagnostic right heart catheterization

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart valve replacement

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD performed more cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, diagnostic right heart catheterization, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart valve replacement, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio Central, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	218
catheterization	105
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	183
hospital care	278
inpatient care	266
minimally invasive procedures	105
nuclear scan	16
outpatient care	12
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	86
vascular procedures	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio Central, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	514
catheterization	154
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	493
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575
minimally invasive procedures	168
nuclear scan	43
stent placement (stenting)	26
stress testing	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	247
vascular procedures	90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	65
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio Central, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	366
catheterization	129
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	338
hospital care	426
inpatient care	420
minimally invasive procedures	136
nuclear scan	29
outpatient care	12
stent placement (stenting)	23
stress testing	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	166
vascular procedures	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD.

**Gender**
Female	120
Male	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Hispanic	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	105
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	45
Cancer	23
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC

Methodist Hospital Texsan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$4,513 Vascular $1,503	Mitra Clip system $1,467	AMPLATZER Occluders $1,077	Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System $184	NAVITOR $162	Other $120
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,832 INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND $1,347	WATCHMAN $890	Rotablator $223	LOTUS Edge $130	GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $119	Other $124
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,167 CoreValve Evolut $2,163	CG Future $3
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,420 Carto 3 System $1,420
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,270 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $256	$1,014
Other	$3,274 Impella $947	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $702	CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $493	LifeVest $185	Indigo $150	Other $797

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,151
Travel and Lodging	$7,262
Education	$63

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher Allan Pickett, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $39,823.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Pickett is a medical specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. His areas of expertise include the following: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), patent foramen ovale, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Dr. Pickett is affiliated with Methodist Physicians. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.