Physician Profile
Cristina Bickford, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bickford
Based in Bedford, IN, Cristina Bickford, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Cristina cared for 845 Medicare patients across 1,309 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1467446260 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (812) 278-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2900 W. 16 TH STREET
Bedford, IN 47421
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,309 services · 845 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
71 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
60 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
25 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
63 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
663 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
185 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
107 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
70 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | Billing code | G0009 |
25 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | Office visit | 99496 |
23 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Bedford 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bickford specialize in?
Dr. Bickford is an internist in Bedford, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bickford located?
Dr. Bickford is listed at 2900 W. 16 Th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bickford's phone number?
The number on file is (812) 278-8800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bickford's NPI number?
Dr. Bickford's National Provider Identifier is 1467446260. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bickford go to medical school?
Dr. Bickford attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bickford been practicing?
Dr. Bickford has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bickford do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bickford provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bickford confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bickford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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