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Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Adult Gastroenterology

Albany Medical College (2012)

1691 Galisteo Street Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 983-5631

Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD is a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health and NNM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA.

Office Locations

1691 Galisteo Street Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 983-5631

(505) 982-5605

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CHRISTUS Health

455 St. Michaels Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 913-3361

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

gastrointestinal biopsy

preventive care

removal of lesion

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Mexico, Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, preventive care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	126
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	266
doctor visit	142
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	421
hospital care	16
injections	12
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	421
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	266

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	140
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	32
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	31
diagnostic procedures	443
doctor visit	53
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	661
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	661
preventive care	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	443

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	34
diagnostic procedures	415
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	672
minimally invasive procedures	672
preventive care	133
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	415

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	149
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	41
diagnostic procedures	437
esophageal dilation	41
gastrointestinal procedures	717
injections	24
minimally invasive procedures	717
preventive care	137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	437

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	148
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	34
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated as a hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	30
diagnostic procedures	330
doctor visit	72
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	519
hospital care	16
injections	17
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	519
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	124
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	144
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	252

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 2012. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New Mexico.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (2012)

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New Mexico

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Dean Atkinson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

NNM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$516 Creon $238	Humira $235	$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$136 XIFAXAN $136
Medtronic, Inc.	$107 GI GENIUS $107
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$67 XIFAXAN $43	XIFAXANIBSD $24
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$61 Ocaliva $61
Other	$242 GATTEX $45	Cabometyx $31	SUCRAID $30	STELARA $29	Rinvoq $24	Other $84

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,112
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Christopher Atkinson is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. His education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at Boston Medical Center.