Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristoph Giricz, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Hammond, IN

  • NPI 1164486932
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
222 Douglas St
Hammond, IN 463201960
(219) 931-5227
Mailing address
9201 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 463212807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2012
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01059392A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164486932. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,789
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$394,779
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,242 343 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 410 240 $114
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 351 127 $74
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 303 48 $324
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 228 180 $162
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 114 53 $199
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 64 36 $271
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 48 45 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hammond Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 309. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$413
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 5 $116.61
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 4 $102.33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $49.08
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 2 $43.38
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $23.53
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. 1 $23.44
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 1 $18.75
Vifor Pharma, INC. 1 $18.02
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $17.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$413

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,010
Patients
327
Total drug cost
$100,611
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 144 50 $1,217
Lisinopril Generic 119 39 $906
Losartan Potassium Generic 107 41 $1,126
Calcitriol Generic 101 32 $2,037
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 101 27 $71,859
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 97 35 $546
Carvedilol Generic 63 24 $714
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 54 22 $1,338
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 35 15 $10,638
Allopurinol Generic 34 11 $248

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristoph Giricz's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristoph Giricz practices Nephrology Physician in Hammond, IN.
Where does Dr. Kristoph Giricz practice?
Dr. Kristoph Giricz practices at 222 Douglas St, Hammond, IN 463201960. Office phone: 2199315227.
What is Dr. Kristoph Giricz's NPI?
Dr. Kristoph Giricz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164486932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristoph Giricz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristoph Giricz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristoph Giricz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.