Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cristina Checka, MD

Surgical Oncology Physician (CMS: Surgical Oncology) · Surgical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1548598790
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
P O Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 27, 2014
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086X0206X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P7087 · New York #249834
Medicaid
TX #322091501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548598790. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$18,572
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 25 25 $179
19301 Partial removal of breast 21 18 $672

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Houston Surgical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated 1 $32.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cristina Checka's medical specialty?
Dr. Cristina Checka practices Surgical Oncology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Cristina Checka practice?
Dr. Cristina Checka practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Cristina Checka's NPI?
Dr. Cristina Checka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548598790, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cristina Checka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cristina Checka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cristina Checka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Partial removal of breast (HCPCS 19301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.