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JOSEPH A CRISTIANO M.D.
NPI 1205154812
Internal Medicine in Winston Salem, NC

Active since May 06, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MEDICAL CENTER DR, WFUBMC, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-5222(336) 716-6415 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Joseph A Cristiano M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH A CRISTIANO M.D. (NPI 1205154812) is an individual internal medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2013-00529) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205154812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH A CRISTIANOCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER DR, WFUBMCWinston Salem, NC 27157
Mailing AddressWfubmc, Medical Center DrWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-5222
Phone(336) 716-5222
Fax(336) 716-6415
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1205154812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2013-00529
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2013-00529 (NC)
MEDICAL CENTER DR, Winston Salem, NC 27157
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph A Cristiano M.d. 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 ID8022242700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131011001107
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 3

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 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.
75 services28 patients
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.
29 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

JESSICA DUDA PHARMD
Pharmacist (Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 713-5440
MS. KAREN L LACHAPELLE MA., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
MEDICAL CENTER DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 713-8827
TAMARA SIMPSON R.N.
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
MEDICAL CENTER DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-9770
KARL MATTHEW RICHARDSON MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
MEDICAL CENTER DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255

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 Joseph Cristiano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Cristiano is 1205154812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2010.

Where is Joseph Cristiano located?

Joseph Cristiano practices at Medical Center Dr Wfubmc, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-5222.

What is Joseph Cristiano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Cristiano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Cristiano 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 Joseph Cristiano accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Joseph Cristiano 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 Joseph Cristiano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Cristiano is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Cristiano was last updated on October 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.