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CRISTINA GUTIERREZ GATES PA-C
NPI 1548531684
Physician Assistant in Salinas, CA

Active since January 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201, SALINAS, CA 93901(831) 758-2746 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2026, Feb 21, 2023, Nov 11, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Cristina Gutierrez Gates Pa-c NPPES

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

CRISTINA GUTIERREZ GATES PA-C (NPI 1548531684) is an individual physician assistant in Salinas, California, licensed in California (PA22372) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Salinas, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548531684
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA GUTIERREZ GATESCredential: PA-C
Location Address1260 S MAIN ST STE 201Salinas, CA 93901-2292
Mailing Address100 Wilson Rd Ste 100Monterey, CA 93940-7885 · (831) 242-8394
Phone(831) 758-2746
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1548531684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · PA22372
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201, Salinas, CA 93901
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cristina Gutierrez

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1450 E Romie LnSalinas, CA 93901-4029 · Phone (831) 757-4333

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

Cristina Gutierrez Gates Pa-c 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 ID8426206210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120920000314
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
39 services38 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93901 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
$94.44 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $23.61 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.53 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $19.13 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DR. MATTHEW LEE ROMANS M.D.
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746
HELIA LUDEMA PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746
DR. JEREMY ADAM SILK M.D.
Plastic Surgery
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746
MRS. SARAH B HURD PA
Physician Assistant
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746
SALINAS VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES, A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Specialist
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746
TRAVIS C HOLCOMBE MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1260 S MAIN ST STE 201
SALINAS, CA 93901
Monterey County (831) 758-2746

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 Gates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Gates is 1548531684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2012. The provider is also known as Cristina Gutierrez.

Where is Cristina Gates located?

Cristina Gates practices at 1260 S Main St Ste 201, Salinas, CA 93901. The listed phone number is (831) 758-2746.

What is Cristina Gates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cristina Gates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Gates 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Gates was last updated on March 30, 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.