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Gastroenterology

Cristina C. Rutherford, MD

Works at hospitals in Portland, ME · Maine

Summary

Dr. Cristina C. Rutherford, MD is a gastroenterologist at 161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cristina C. Rutherford had 246 Original Medicare patients and 9,194 services. NPI 1831534031. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
  • Group practice: Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cristina C. Rutherford, 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 Cristina C. Rutherford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristina C. Rutherford 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 C. Rutherford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 9,194 services for Cristina C. Rutherford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cristina C. Rutherford's NPI number?
1831534031. 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 C. Rutherford, 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 patients246
Services billed to Medicare9,194
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)198 services
  2. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)93 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)84 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)46 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)40 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Cristina C. Rutherford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristina C. Rutherford 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 Cristina C. Rutherford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cristina C. Rutherford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Portland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, ME — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Portland Gastroenterology Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831534031
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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