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Anesthesiology

Cristian Prunean, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Irvine, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Cristian Prunean, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Phone: (949) 645-8600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cristian Prunean had 224 Original Medicare patients and 282 services. NPI 1164470571. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Directions
  • Phone: (949) 645‑8600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Orthopedic Institute
  • Group practice: Newport Harbor Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cristian Prunean, 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 Cristian Prunean accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristian Prunean 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 Prunean see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 224 Original Medicare patients and 282 services for Cristian Prunean. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cristian Prunean's NPI number?
1164470571. 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 Prunean, 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 patients224
Services billed to Medicare282
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)36 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)33 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)19 services
  4. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)17 services
  5. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)16 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Cristian Prunean works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristian Prunean 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Newport Harbor Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group Inc95 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Newport Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport Beach, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Newport Harbor Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164470571
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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