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521 E 86Th Ave, Suite Z, Merrillville, IN 46410 - Evergreen Park location
9730 S Western Ave Ste 100, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
About 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. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992858641.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (219) 769-0777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
521 E 86TH AVE SUITE Z
Merrillville, IN 46410
9730 S Western Ave Ste 100
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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
Brain & memory
- Stroke recovery issues
Specialized neurologic care
- Neurogenetic disorders
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Functional neurological disorder
- Spinal cord disorders
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
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 & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
- Responsive neurostimulation programming
- Vagus nerve stimulation programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
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
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
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 | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve | Procedure | 64405 |
52 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
702 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
114 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
107 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
96 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
67 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95885 |
27 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,560 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
26 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
666 | More than most peers in Neurology |
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.
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.
Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
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 3
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”.
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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.
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How can I make an appointment with Richard L. Cristea?
The number on file is (219) 769-0777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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
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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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