Quick answers
- Does Cristina I. De La Pena accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Cristina I. De La Pena may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cristina I. De La Pena see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Cristina I. De La Pena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristina I. De La Pena's NPI number?
- 1396952644. 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 Cristina I. De La Pena, 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 144 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)36 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)24 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)23 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)15 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)11 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety36%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristina I. De La Pena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14330 Vintage Preserve Pkwy, Suite 1000Houston, TX 77070 (281) 370‑3030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristina I. De La Pena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cristina de la Pena, O.D., P.A.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cristina de la Pena, O.D., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396952644 |
| 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