Physician Profile
Cristina D. Mendez, D.O.
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- 196 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
About Dr. Mendez
Cristina D. Mendez, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Oceanside, NY specializing in family practice. Cristina trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, graduating in 2013. Cristina is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Cristina cared for 218 Medicare patients across 223 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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1831538826.
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
- (516) 255-8414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
196 MERRICK RD
Oceanside, NY 11572
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
223 services · 218 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc | U0002 |
18 | Too few peers to compare | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
37 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
28 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other family practices in Oceanside 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Cristina D. Mendez's specialty?
Cristina D. Mendez is a family practice in Oceanside, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Cristina D. Mendez?
Cristina D. Mendez is listed at 196 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Cristina D. Mendez?
The number on file is (516) 255-8414. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Cristina D. Mendez's NPI number?
Cristina D. Mendez's National Provider Identifier is 1831538826. 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
What is Cristina D. Mendez's education?
Cristina D. Mendez attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Cristina D. Mendez been practicing?
Cristina D. Mendez has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Cristina D. Mendez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Cristina D. Mendez performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Cristina D. Mendez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cristina D. Mendez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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