Cristina Bickford, MD
NPI 1467446260 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bedford, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristina Bickford, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bedford, IN (NPI 1467446260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467446260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01055049A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,161 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 663 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 185 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 107 | $119 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 71 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 70 | $30 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 196 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,158 | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 895 | 208 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 886 | 178 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 745 | 194 |
| Gabapentin | 723 | 137 |
| Alprazolam | 504 | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-07
- Last updated
- 2020-12-02
- Certified
- 2020-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristina Bickford's NPI number?
- Cristina Bickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467446260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristina Bickford's specialty?
- Cristina Bickford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cristina Bickford located?
- Cristina Bickford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 W. 16 Th Street, Bedford, IN 47421-3510.
- What is Cristina Bickford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristina Bickford is (812) 278-8800.
- Does Cristina Bickford accept Medicare?
- Cristina Bickford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristina Bickford's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristina Bickford's NPI (1467446260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.