Maria Cristancho, M.D
NPI 1487064754 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Lighthouse Point, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Cristancho, M.D is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Lighthouse Point, FL (NPI 1487064754).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487064754
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME138997 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
246 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 | 141 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $168 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 21 | $175 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 13 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 95 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 71 | 25 |
| Pregabalin | 52 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 42 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | — |
| Lidocaine | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 13 records (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
- 2014-05-07
- Last updated
- 2026-02-02
- Certified
- 2026-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Cristancho's NPI number?
- Maria Cristancho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487064754, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Cristancho's specialty?
- Maria Cristancho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Cristancho located?
- Maria Cristancho's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Ne 36th St Ste 202, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7574.
- What is Maria Cristancho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Cristancho is (954) 934-9856.
- Does Maria Cristancho accept Medicare?
- Maria Cristancho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Cristancho's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Cristancho's NPI (1487064754) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.