Christopher Albert Latour, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Christopher Albert Latour is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Jackson, MS with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Albert Latour, M.D. has been part of the Jackson medical community since 2015 in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 2015), he has been practicing for over 11 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.91/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1717dNPPES updated 2021-09-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2500 N State St Department of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216-4500
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Mississippi on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.91/100
Mississippi avg: 77.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in MississippiHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.9%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,383
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
289
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,964
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $602k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$28.8k received from industry
89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Albert Latour's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Sep 8, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
3715 Prytania St Ste 400, New Orleans, LA 70115-3768
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Christopher Albert Latour
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Albert Latour for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jackson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Albert Latour
NPI records show Dr. Latour as active with telehealth listed in Jackson, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 984-5601.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Albert Latour
Practice Location
2500 N State St Department of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216-4500
Mailing Address
3715 Prytania St Ste 400, New Orleans, LA 70115-3768
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