Quick answers
- Does Cristian Harghel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristian Harghel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cristian Harghel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 1,202 services for Cristian Harghel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristian Harghel's NPI number?
- 1114978160. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Cristian Harghel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,202 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)547 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)282 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)154 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)61 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)41 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Depression13%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristian Harghel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22041 Union TpkeOakland Gardens, NY 11364 (718) 465‑6444
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114978160 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians