Christopher Albert Latour, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

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.

(601) 984-5601Jackson, MS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 8 Internal Medicine providers in MSSee all Internal Medicine in Jackson11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

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

Fax: (601) 984-6601
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

96.91/100

Mississippi avg: 77.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)

Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.9%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+8%)30%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$28.8k received from industry

89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. Board certified · Sep 8, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in JacksonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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