Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Cristea, M.D.
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1992858641
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 70.0 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
521 E 86Th Ave, Suite Z
Merrillville, IN 464106173
(219) 769-0777
fax (219) 755-0612 - Additional location
-
9730 S Western Ave Ste 100
Evergreen Park, IL 608052853
fax (219) 755-0608
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 14, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01037934A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992858641. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
19,684
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$502,352
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A9585 |
Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml | 15,800 | 151 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,265 | 585 | $119 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 655 | 366 | $100 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 480 | 463 | $78 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 239 | 239 | $204 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 211 | 143 | $168 | |
70553 |
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 143 | 132 | $190 | |
95910 |
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | 139 | 136 | $165 | |
95912 |
Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | 99 | 97 | $233 | |
95913 |
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | 98 | 98 | $269 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 557. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,632
Transactions
201
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 20 | $517.65 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 29 | $482.19 | |
| Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 13 | $453.79 | |
| Biogen, Inc. | 17 | $440.34 | |
| LivaNova USA, Inc. | 7 | $320.50 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 35 | $308.09 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 10 | $306.42 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 9 | $261.64 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 10 | $220.69 | |
| CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 8 | $217.84 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5 | $200.38 | |
| EMD Serono, Inc. | 9 | $196.68 | |
| TG Therapeutics, Inc. | 6 | $168.88 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 16 | $158.37 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 7 | $135.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,089
Patients
406
Total drug cost
$37,079
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 222 | 81 | $7,102 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 162 | 63 | $1,194 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 121 | 46 | $4,114 |
| Rivastigmine (Rivastigmine Tartrate) | Brand | 81 | 29 | $9,185 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 68 | 45 | $247 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 68 | 29 | $1,326 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 62 | 26 | $1,981 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 58 | 17 | $2,099 |
| Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) | Brand | 46 | 12 | $2,920 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 46 | 17 | $3,098 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Cristea's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Cristea practices Neurology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Richard Cristea practice?
Dr. Richard Cristea practices at 521 E 86Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464106173. Office phone: 2197690777.
What is Dr. Richard Cristea's NPI?
Dr. Richard Cristea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992858641, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Cristea accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Cristea accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Cristea commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.