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Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD

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Specializes in: Hematopathology and Cytopathology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Professional interests include: fine needle aspiration (FNA), breast issues

9600 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 892-3700

Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD is a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in hematopathology and cytopathology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD is affiliated with Pathology Reference Laboratory and CHRISTUS Health.

Office Locations

9600 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

in situ hybridization

By Affordability:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD performed more in situ hybridization procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen 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 25%

By Volume:

non-gynecologic cytology

In 2012, Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD performed more non-gynecologic cytology procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2012 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	45
image guided procedures	62
lab tests	372
minimally invasive procedures	62
minor procedures	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2013 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
consultation	17
cytology	37
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	74
image guided procedures	101
lab tests	268
minimally invasive procedures	101
minor procedures	101

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	20
Hispanic	318
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	52
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2014 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
cytology	32
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	91
image guided procedures	130
lab tests	393
minimally invasive procedures	130
minor procedures	130

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	20
Hispanic	341
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	78
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2015 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
cytology	35
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	94
image guided procedures	138
lab tests	157
minimally invasive procedures	138
minor procedures	138

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	40
Hispanic	604
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	150
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2016 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
cytology	51
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	91
image guided procedures	125
lab tests	128
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	309
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	50
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
cytology	77
diagnostic procedures	152
image guided procedures	152
lab tests	186
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	152

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	29
Hispanic	313
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	57
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
cytology	94
diagnostic procedures	152
image guided procedures	152
lab tests	111
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	152

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	18
Hispanic	332
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	61
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	119
lab tests	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	15
Hispanic	231
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	53
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	44
lab tests	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	163
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	53
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	51
lab tests	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	22
Hispanic	167
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	52
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	65
lab tests	165

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	18
Hispanic	158
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	54
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	97
lab tests	228

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	16
Hispanic	154
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	49
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests, minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

aspiration	122
consultation	17
cytology	59
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	79
image guided procedures	122
lab tests	193
minimally invasive procedures	122
minor procedures	122

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	318
Hispanic	257
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	176
85 and over	59
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	283

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board-Certified: Anatomic Pathology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board-Certified: Anatomic Pathology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pathology Reference Laboratory

CHRISTUS Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$402 Aptima $272	THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR $130
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$152 TASIGNA $68	PROMACTA $24	SANDOSTATIN LAR $18	JADENU $15	RYDAPT $14	Other $13
GE Healthcare	$150 Omniscan $150
Amgen Inc.	$125 EVENITY $125
Genentech USA, Inc.	$125 TARCEVA $125
Other	$89 AYVAKIT $31	TD VENTANA Primary Staining Instruments and Reagents $24	ERBITUX $21	BenchMark Ultra $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,043

Biography

Dr. Jeff Christal's medical specialty is cytopathology and hematopathology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include fine needle aspiration (FNA) and breast issues. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Christal attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include CHRISTUS Health and Pathology Reference Laboratory.

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