MELISSA A CHRISTINO MD
NPI 1326200858
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Boston, MA

Q: What is Melissa Christino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Christino is 1326200858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008.

Q: What is Melissa Christino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Christino was last updated on January 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 June 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

300 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 355-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2019, Oct 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Melissa A Christino Md NPPES

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

MELISSA A CHRISTINO MD (NPI 1326200858) is an individual sports medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (258138) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326200858

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA A CHRISTINOCredential: MD

Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVEBoston, MA 02115

Mailing Address300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115-5724 · (617) 355-6000

Phone(617) 355-6000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1326200858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 258138

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XP3100X · License 258138 (MA)

300 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02115

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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa A Christino 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 ID6608015052

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181126001571

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 Melissa Christino reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation, Inc.

Same address

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
98 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548344393 (617) 355-6021

Children's Sports Medicine Foundation Inc.

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
57 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740216811 (617) 355-5971

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.

JULIE ANN HANSEN LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (857) 218-4309

MS. ANNA ROGLIERI

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

STEPHEN G. FLYNN M.D.

Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

MRS. LAUREN ASHLEY SHARIS P.T., D.P.T

Physical Therapist

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-7216

MS. SOYUN KWAN LICSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-0567

PUJA BANKA M.D.

Pediatrics

300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 203
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-6363

MR. COURTNEY SULLIVAN FRATTO CPNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

300 LONGWOOD AVE, HUNNEWELL BUILDING 322
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (857) 218-4085

DR. ELIZABETH S TAGLAUER M.D., PH.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

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 Melissa Christino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Christino is 1326200858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008.

Where is Melissa Christino located?

Melissa Christino practices at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 355-6000.

What is Melissa Christino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Melissa Christino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Christino 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 Melissa Christino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Christino reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Children's Sports Medicine Foundation Inc. (Boston, MA). 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 Melissa Christino'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 Melissa Christino was last updated on January 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.