Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dan Cristescu, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Colorado Springs, CO

  • NPI 1972784601
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
595 Chapel Hills Drive, Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 809201056
(719) 475-9613
fax (719) 475-9539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2014
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Rhode Island #999999999

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972784601. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
81,118
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,158,264
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 65,600 18 $5
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 7,080 69 $23
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 6,901 23 $80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 454 260 $127
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 448 82 $14
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 147 37 $133
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 138 31 $28
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 90 90 $39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 69 49 $180
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 51 12 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 5,794. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$934
Transactions
53
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 40 $747.41
PFIZER INC. 10 $130.96
Amgen Inc. 1 $24.57
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 1 $16.77
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $14.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$934

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,877
Patients
476
Total drug cost
$773,943
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 406 115 $34,568
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 360 95 $17,528
Prednisone Generic 252 78 $1,772
Leflunomide Generic 152 47 $10,716
Sulfasalazine Generic 141 38 $4,222
Gabapentin Generic 86 21 $1,778
Alendronate Sodium Generic 76 24 $918
Leucovorin Calcium Generic 72 14 $3,805
Folic Acid Generic 68 18 $444
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 64 0 $381,795

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dan Cristescu's medical specialty?
Dr. Dan Cristescu practices Rheumatology Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
Where does Dr. Dan Cristescu practice?
Dr. Dan Cristescu practices at 595 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 809201056. Office phone: 7194759613.
What is Dr. Dan Cristescu's NPI?
Dr. Dan Cristescu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972784601, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dan Cristescu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dan Cristescu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dan Cristescu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, rituximab, 10 mg (HCPCS J9312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.