Donovan Wayne Christie, M.D.
Donovan Wayne Christie, M.D. has been part of the Tucker medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2241dNPPES updated 2020-03-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2227 Idlewood Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-4827
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
94
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
161
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
851
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $122k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Donovan Wayne Christie's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 16, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Suite 328, Atlanta, GA 30338-6202
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Donovan Wayne Christie
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Donovan Wayne Christie for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tucker 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 Donovan Wayne Christie
NPI records show Dr. Christie as active with telehealth listed in Tucker, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (678) 205-2039.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Donovan Wayne Christie
Practice Location
2227 Idlewood Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-4827
Mailing Address
4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Suite 328, Atlanta, GA 30338-6202
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