Daniel Dichristina, M.D.
NPI 1689642456 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Dichristina, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1689642456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689642456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 195942 (NY)
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
805 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 305 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 86 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 76 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 70 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 54 | $33 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 98 | 69 |
| Celecoxib | 86 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin | 60 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 17 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | — |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$677 across 18 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2010-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Dichristina's NPI number?
- Daniel Dichristina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689642456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Dichristina's specialty?
- Daniel Dichristina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Dichristina located?
- Daniel Dichristina's practice location on file with NPPES is 183 Intrepid Ln, Syracuse, NY 13205-2548.
- What is Daniel Dichristina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Dichristina is (315) 251-0401.
- Does Daniel Dichristina accept Medicare?
- Daniel Dichristina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Dichristina's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Dichristina's NPI (1689642456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.