CRISTIAN NICU GHETIE MD
NPI 1104000496
Hospitalist in Amarillo, TX

Active since December 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 WALLACE BLVD, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 212-2129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Jul 22, 2021, Oct 5, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cristian Nicu Ghetie Md NPPES

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

CRISTIAN NICU GHETIE MD (NPI 1104000496) is an individual hospitalist provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (V8628) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bsa Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104000496
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCRISTIAN NICU GHETIECredential: MD
Location Address1600 WALLACE BLVDAmarillo, TX 79106-1799
Mailing AddressPo Box 3158Portland, OR 97208-3158
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
NPI 1104000496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · V8628 Licensed in OR · MD163113
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD163113 (OR), 32187 (SC)
1600 WALLACE BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid321876SC
OtherP01247664OR · Rr Medicare - Ph&s - Oregon (pmg)
Medicaid500660133OR
Medicaid5914192NC
OtherP00781600SC · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cristian Nicu Ghetie Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284775727
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250729005000
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
295 services117 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
106 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
60 services60 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bsa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450231
Location1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.03

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$62.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Specialist/Technologist, Pathology (Cytotechnology)
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Physician Assistant
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Registered Nurse
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Emergency Medicine
1600 WALLACE BLVD, BAPTIST SAINT ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Hospitalist
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Emergency Medicine
1600 WALLACE BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106

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 Cristian Ghetie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristian Ghetie is 1104000496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2007.

Where is Cristian Ghetie located?

Cristian Ghetie practices at 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 212-2129.

What is Cristian Ghetie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Cristian Ghetie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristian Ghetie is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Cristian Ghetie accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Cristian Ghetie 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.

Is Cristian Ghetie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cristian Ghetie is affiliated with Bsa Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristian Ghetie was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.