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Family Practice

Cristine M. Espinosa, MD

Works at hospitals in Schenectady, NY · Troy, NY · Albany, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Cristine M. Espinosa, MD is a family doctor at 1 Tallow Wood Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Phone: (518) 373-4444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cristine M. Espinosa had 31 Original Medicare patients and 82 services. NPI 1871850230. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1 Tallow Wood Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (518) 373‑4444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Ellis Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, St Peter's Hospital
  • Group practice: Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Albany Medical College Of Union University · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cristine M. Espinosa, 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 Cristine M. Espinosa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristine M. Espinosa 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 Cristine M. Espinosa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 82 services for Cristine M. Espinosa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cristine M. Espinosa's NPI number?
1871850230. 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 Cristine M. Espinosa, 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 patients31
Services billed to Medicare82
Different services or procedures4
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)62 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%
  • Diabetes68%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Cristine M. Espinosa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristine M. Espinosa 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.

  • Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153
  • Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
  • St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057

Practice locations

Addresses where Cristine M. Espinosa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cristine M. Espinosa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York251 clinicians in the group
  • Schenectady Family Health Services Inc21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Clifton Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clifton Park, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871850230
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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