Quick answers
- Does Christina K. Tripsas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina K. Tripsas 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 Christina K. Tripsas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 187 services for Christina K. Tripsas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina K. Tripsas's NPI number?
- 1780174011. 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 Christina K. Tripsas, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 187 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)50 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)47 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Heart failure53%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Hospitals where Christina K. Tripsas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina K. Tripsas 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050112
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina K. Tripsas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 100 Medical Plz, Suite 310Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑7922
- 200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 200 Medical PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 200 UCLA Medical Plz, Suite 165 34Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 824‑8403
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina K. Tripsas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780174011 |
| 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