AURA IOANA CRISTEA MD
NPI 1477724862
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Indianapolis, IN

Active since March 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4270, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 274-7208(317) 274-3442 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2026, Jan 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Aura Ioana Cristea Md NPPES

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

AURA IOANA CRISTEA MD (NPI 1477724862) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01065101A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477724862
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameAURA IOANA CRISTEACredential: MD
Location Address705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC 4270Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109
Mailing AddressPo Box 719094Chicago, IL 60677-9318 · (317) 777-6435 · Fax (317) 777-6644
Fax(317) 274-3442
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2026
NPI 1477724862 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License Licensed in IN · 01065101A
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)A. Ioana Cristea

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201064390IN

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

Aura Ioana Cristea 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 ID7315101854
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120612000582
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims19 services$772.59 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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 1601
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC - SUITE 4205
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

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 Aura Cristea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aura Cristea is 1477724862. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2008. The provider is also known as A. Ioana Cristea.

Where is Aura Cristea located?

Aura Cristea practices at 705 Riley Hospital Dr Roc 4270, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 274-7208.

What is Aura Cristea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Aura Cristea enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aura Cristea 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 Aura Cristea accept?

Health plans from CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Aura Cristea 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 Aura Cristea affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aura Cristea is affiliated with Indiana University Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aura Cristea was last updated on February 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.