Physician Profile
Richard L. Cristea, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cristea
Richard L. Cristea, M.D. practices neurology in Merrillville, IN. Richard is a 1988 graduate of Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 4,307 services to 2,111 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (219) 769-0777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
521 E 86TH AVE SUITE Z
Merrillville, IN 46410
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,307 services · 2,111 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve | Procedure | 64405 |
52 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
702 |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
114 |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
107 |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
96 |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
67 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95885 |
27 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,560 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
26 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
666 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other neurologists in Merrillville 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve 6
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard L. Cristea?
Richard L. Cristea is a neurologist in Merrillville, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Richard L. Cristea's address?
Richard L. Cristea is listed at 521 E 86Th Ave Suite Z, Merrillville, IN 46410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard L. Cristea?
The number on file is (219) 769-0777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard L. Cristea?
Richard L. Cristea's National Provider Identifier is 1992858641. 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 Richard L. Cristea train?
Richard L. Cristea attended Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard L. Cristea have?
Richard L. Cristea has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard L. Cristea perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard L. Cristea performs procedures including injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 11-12 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard L. Cristea's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard L. Cristea. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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