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CRISTINA E. PINAL D.O.
NPI 1215348248
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in El Paso, TX

Active since May 13, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3E, EL PASO, TX 79902(915) 626-5548(915) 626-5411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2025, Mar 12, 2025, Feb 13, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cristina E. Pinal D.o. NPPES

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

CRISTINA E. PINAL D.O. (NPI 1215348248) is an individual nephrology provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (V1862) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215348248
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA E. PINALCredential: D.O.
Location Address1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3EEl Paso, TX 79902-4847
Mailing Address1250 E Cliff Dr Ste 3eEl Paso, TX 79902-4847 · (915) 626-5548 · Fax (915) 626-5411
Phone(915) 626-5548
Fax(915) 626-5411
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1215348248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V1862✔ Licensed in NM · A-2256-19
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10050809 (TX)
1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3E, El Paso, TX 79902
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508-0001 · Phone (915) 383-8661
Location 2755 S Telshor Blvd Ste S101Las Cruces, NM 88011-4688 · Phone (575) 521-1575 · Fax (575) 521-1940

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1215348248NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cristina E. Pinal D.o. 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 ID2365723152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250107002442
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

2

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

Sun City Kidney, PA
0.9 mi
Nephrology
1250 E CLIFF DR, SUITE 3E
El Paso, TX 79902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568876324 (915) 626-5548
Post Acute Specialists Of Texas PA
529 mi
Geriatric Medicine
2911 MEDICAL ARTS ST STE 10
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942859350 (866) 473-0663

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
136 services75 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.
76 services46 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.
51 services30 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.
50 services49 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.
49 services48 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450107
Location1801 North Oregon StreetEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sierra Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450668
Location1625 Medical Center DrEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79902 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.

72.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.47
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.77

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers70 claims4,830 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers19 claims4,200 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers23 claims1,980 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers20 claims3,960 services$0.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers49 claims49 services$16.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers72 claims82 services$12.02 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 3

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

PEDRO A BLANDON MD PA
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3E
EL PASO, TX 79902
El Paso County (915) 244-0598
MISS ASTRID ORTIZ FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3E
EL PASO, TX 79902
El Paso County (915) 224-0598
MARIA DE LOS ANGELES MEZA NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1250 E CLIFF DR STE 3E
EL PASO, TX 79902
El Paso County (915) 626-5548

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 Pinal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Pinal is 1215348248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2014.

Where is Cristina Pinal located?

Cristina Pinal practices at 1250 E Cliff Dr Ste 3E, El Paso, TX 79902. The listed phone number is (915) 626-5548.

What is Cristina Pinal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Cristina Pinal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Pinal 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cristina Pinal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Pinal reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Sun City Kidney, PA (El Paso, TX) and Post Acute Specialists Of Texas PA (Austin, 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 Pinal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cristina Pinal accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Cristina Pinal 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 Cristina Pinal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cristina Pinal is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc and Sierra Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Pinal was last updated on May 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.