Cristina Buricea, DPM
NPI 1770900078 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Jamaica, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristina Buricea, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Jamaica, NY (NPI 1770900078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770900078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N006858 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxepin Hcl | 303 | 22 |
| Fluocinonide | 206 | 34 |
| Clotrimazole | 117 | 28 |
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 111 | 13 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 88 | 34 |
| Fluconazole | 60 | 15 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 28 | — |
| Nystatin | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,139 across 36 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 166 Manila AveStaten Island, NY 10306-5608Phone: (646) 944-8422
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-25
- Last updated
- 2021-05-13
- Certified
- 2021-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristina Buricea's NPI number?
- Cristina Buricea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770900078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristina Buricea's specialty?
- Cristina Buricea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Cristina Buricea located?
- Cristina Buricea's practice location on file with NPPES is 8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432-1121.
- What is Cristina Buricea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristina Buricea is (718) 883-9000.
- Does Cristina Buricea accept Medicare?
- Cristina Buricea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristina Buricea's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristina Buricea's NPI (1770900078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.