Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard L. Cristea work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard L. Cristea at 5 hospitals: Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc and UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard L. Cristea see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chesterton, IN and Merrillville, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard L. Cristea's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurology as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard L. Cristea accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Cristea accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Richard L. Cristea?
- (219) 769-0777, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard L. Cristea's NPI number?
- 1992858641. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard L. Cristea works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Cristea at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150126
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150002
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150034
- UChicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150195
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Cristea is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite CChesterton, IN 46304
- 521 E 86th Ave, Suite ZMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769‑0777
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Cristea as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc186 clinicians in the group
- The Methodist Hospitals Inc129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery |
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992858641 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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