Octav Cristea, M.D.
NPI 1891176251 · Urology Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Octav Cristea, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1891176251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891176251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 81354 (GA)
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
11 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
53 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 | 22 | $93 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 20 | $2,032 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 11 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$2,032 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 161 | 49 |
| Prednisone | 128 | 31 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 108 | 31 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 89 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | 35 | — |
| Insulin Lisprobrand: Humalog Kwikpen U-100 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$767 across 2 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
- 2015-06-11
- Last updated
- 2018-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Octav Cristea's NPI number?
- Octav Cristea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891176251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Octav Cristea's specialty?
- Octav Cristea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Octav Cristea located?
- Octav Cristea's practice location on file with NPPES is 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322.
- What is Octav Cristea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Octav Cristea is (855) 366-7989.
- Does Octav Cristea accept Medicare?
- Octav Cristea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Octav Cristea's NPI active?
- Yes — Octav Cristea's NPI (1891176251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.