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CRISTINA MERCEDES BREA MD
NPI 1124523626
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since March 27, 2018PECOS Enrolled
355 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(305) 431-8474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Aug 23, 2024, Jul 30, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cristina Mercedes Brea Md NPPES

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

CRISTINA MERCEDES BREA MD (NPI 1124523626) is an individual pediatric rehabilitation medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.170939) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124523626
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2081P0010X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA MERCEDES BREACredential: MD
Location Address355 E ERIE STChicago, IL 60611-3167
Mailing Address355 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611-3167 · (312) 238-1000
Phone(305) 431-8474
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1124523626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P0010X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036.170939✔ Licensed in IL · 170939
Definition
A physiatrist who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments including related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial and vocational limitations or conditions, with an understanding of the life course of disability. This physician is trained in the identification of functional capabilities and selection of the best of rehabilitation intervention strategies, with an understanding of the continuum of care.
355 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15721 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1425 · Phone (888) 824-0200
Location 2225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2991 · Phone (312) 227-4000

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)

Cristina Mercedes Brea Md 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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cristina Brea reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Services Ric
0.1 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
355 E. ERIE ST.
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659306587 (312) 238-1000
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
7.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,905 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
7.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200

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

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.

STEPHEN LEB
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-2870
LAUREN E PIPER PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000
ELLORY GRAFF
Occupational Therapist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000
DR. MONICA E RHO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000
DR. LLASHE-KAYE EVERETT PSY.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (872) 252-8477
DIANE M ROWLES CNP, APN
Nurse Practitioner
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000
DR. MEEGAN D LAMBERT OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000
LAUREN E SPLITTGERBER MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 238-1000

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 Brea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Brea is 1124523626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2018.

Where is Cristina Brea located?

Cristina Brea practices at 355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (305) 431-8474.

What is Cristina Brea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P0010X.

Is Cristina Brea enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cristina Brea's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Brea reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Medical Services Ric (Chicago, IL), The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) and University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL). 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 Brea's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Brea was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.