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Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Howard University College of Medicine

1100 N El Dorado Place
Tucson, AZ 85715

(520) 348-7900

Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD is an urologist in Tucson, AZ specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD is affiliated with Northwest Healthcare and TMC Health.

Office Locations

1100 N El Dorado Place
Tucson, AZ 85715

(520) 348-7900

(520) 244-1209

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Northwest Healthcare

1951 N. Wilmot Road Building 1, Suite 2
Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 722-3777

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Northwest Healthcare

6567 E Carondelet Drive Suite 425
Tucson, AZ 85710

(520) 447-8892

(520) 447-8893

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

post void residual study

ureteroscopy with ureteral stricture treatment

In 2023, Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD had a list price for post void residual study, and ureteroscopy with ureteral stricture treatment that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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 10%

By Affordability:

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD had a list price for cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, cystoscopy with urethral stone removal, and diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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:

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive procedures

therapeutic ureteroscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

ureteral stent placement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minimally invasive procedures, and therapeutic ureteroscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	20
bulbocavernosus reflex testing	14
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	237
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	53
urologic procedures	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lab tests	58
minimally invasive procedures	40
urologic procedures	80

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	28
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
doctor visit	345
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	219
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	118
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	206

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	51
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
doctor visit	177
lab tests	140
minimally invasive procedures	40
urologic procedures	73

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	68
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	385
foreign body removal	25
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	167
minor procedures	13
potassium test	24
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	230

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	36
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
doctor visit	468
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	171
potassium test	17
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	207

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	41
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	24
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	473
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	239
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	257

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	47
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	42
catheterization	40
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	490
foreign body removal	50
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
laser treatment	46
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	35
minimally invasive procedures	383
minor procedures	16
open surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	66
urologic procedures	435

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	13
Hispanic	103
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	68
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	80
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	171
minimally invasive procedures	71
potassium test	15
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
doctor visit	216
foreign body removal	14
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
lab tests	158
minimally invasive procedures	100
potassium test	42
urologic procedures	248

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

ablation	24
anorectal procedures	16
blood draw	34
catheterization	29
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	298
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	149
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	13
open surgery	12
potassium test	24
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	183

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	215
Hispanic	43
Native American / Alaskan Native	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	34
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	16
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology Urology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology Urology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher W. Gist, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwest Healthcare

TMC Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,154 LITHOVUE $279	NAVIGATOR URETERAL ACCESS SHEATH SET $229	AMS $165	POLARIS ULTRA URETERAL STENT $125	Rezum $124	Other $233
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$755 Myrbetriq $398	Vesicare $155	XTANDI $120	$82
Teleflex LLC	$226 Urolift System $226
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$150 Da Vinci Surgical System $150
NeoTract Inc.	$116 Urolift $116
Other	$630 XTANDI $96	Model 200 TheraSeed Palladium-103 in ReadyLink $60	n.a. $58	ORGOVYX $44	Androgel $37	Other $336

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,931
Education	$100

Biography

Dr. Christopher Gist is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. He studied medicine at Howard University College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Gist's professional affiliations include Northwest Healthcare and TMC Health.

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