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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Christine Zirafi, MD

Works at hospitals in Montrose, CO · Cortez, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Christine Zirafi, MD is a cardiologist at 1311 A N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321. Phone: (970) 565-8556. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine Zirafi had 212 Original Medicare patients and 407 services. NPI 1154361970. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1311 A N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (970) 565‑8556
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Montrose Regional Health, Southwest Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Southwest Health System Inc
  • Medical school: Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine Zirafi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christine Zirafi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine Zirafi 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 Christine Zirafi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 407 services for Christine Zirafi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine Zirafi's NPI number?
1154361970. 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 Christine Zirafi, 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 patients212
Services billed to Medicare407
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)170 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)146 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)34 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Atrial fibrillation44%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Heart failure25%

Hospitals where Christine Zirafi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine Zirafi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060006
  • Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061327

Practice locations

Addresses where Christine Zirafi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christine Zirafi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southwest Health System Inc51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Colorado →

Other cardiologists in Colorado

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in Colorado →

Other clinicians in Southwest Health System Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNortheastern Ohio University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1154361970
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians