Quick answers
- Does Cristina Sanina accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristina Sanina 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 Cristina Sanina see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 106 services for Cristina Sanina. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristina Sanina's NPI number?
- 1497204291. 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 Sanina, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 106 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)19 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 cholesterol70%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Heart failure50%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Cristina Sanina works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristina Sanina 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristina Sanina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 988‑5224
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristina Sanina as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund393 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497204291 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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