Indumathi Christopher, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
With over 32 years in family medicine, Indumathi Christopher, MD is a long-established geriatric medicine family medicine specialist in Crestview. She has been in practice for 32+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1330dNPPES updated 2022-09-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
131 E. Redstone Ave. Suite 107, Crestview, FL 32539
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.93%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.8%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
912
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
768
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
17,273
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.98M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 (+6%) — 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 (+16%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$312 received from industry
17 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 Indumathi Christopher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 14, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501330
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Indumathi Christopher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Indumathi Christopher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Crestview 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 Indumathi Christopher
Dr. Christopher is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Crestview, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 682-6320.
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 Indumathi Christopher
Practice Location
131 E. Redstone Ave. Suite 107, Crestview, FL 32539
Mailing Address
131 E. Redstone Ave. Suite 107, Crestview, FL 32539
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