DR. CRISTINA ELIZABETH TAMEZ M.D.
NPI 1043579386
Pediatrics in Chandler, AZ

Q: What is Cristina Tamez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Tamez is 1043579386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2012. The provider is also known as Cristina Elizabeth Forero.

Q: What is Cristina Tamez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Tamez was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 07, 2012PECOS Enrolled

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1, CHANDLER, AZ 85224(480) 963-6668(480) 963-6669 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Cristina Elizabeth Tamez M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CRISTINA ELIZABETH TAMEZ M.D. (NPI 1043579386) is an individual pediatrics provider in Chandler, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (50508) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043579386

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTINA ELIZABETH TAMEZCredential: M.D.

Location Address205 S DOBSON RD STE 1Chandler, AZ 85224-6183

Mailing Address3200 E Camelback Rd Ste 250Phoenix, AZ 85018-2327 · (602) 933-1814 · Fax (602) 933-1820

Phone(480) 963-6668

Fax(480) 963-6669

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 7, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1043579386 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 50508

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1, Chandler, AZ 85224

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cristina Elizabeth Forero

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Cristina Elizabeth Tamez M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Cristina Tamez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Phoenix Children's Medical Group

11 mi

Multi-Specialty

5131 E SOUTHERN AVE
Mesa, AZ 85206

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Phoenix Children's Hospital
1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1487814240 (602) 933-0002

Dallas County Hospital District

863 mi

Internal Medicine

801 CONOVER DR
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
808 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194090001 (214) 266-3400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85224 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DOROTHY J RZEWNICKI PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Maricopa County (480) 963-6668

MARGERY AMY ANNE SHOPTAUGH MD

Pediatrics

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Maricopa County (602) 933-3480

MRS. SANDRA ROJAS SEXTON PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Maricopa County (480) 963-6668

SUVARNA ASHISH MOGAL MD

Pediatrics

205 S DOBSON RD STE 1
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Maricopa County (480) 963-6668

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cristina Tamez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Tamez is 1043579386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2012. The provider is also known as Cristina Elizabeth Forero.

Where is Cristina Tamez located?

Cristina Tamez practices at 205 S Dobson Rd Ste 1, Chandler, AZ 85224. The listed phone number is (480) 963-6668.

What is Cristina Tamez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Cristina Tamez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Tamez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cristina Tamez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Tamez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Phoenix Children's Medical Group (Mesa, AZ) and Dallas County Hospital District (Grand Prairie, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cristina Tamez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cristina Tamez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Cristina Tamez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Tamez was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.