CRISTINA M TELLECHEA MD
NPI 1679736169
Family Medicine in Avon, CT

Active since July 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
385 W MAIN ST, AVON, CT 06001(860) 777-1280(860) 777-1276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cristina M Tellechea Md NPPES

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

CRISTINA M TELLECHEA MD (NPI 1679736169) is an individual family medicine provider in Avon, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (051033) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679736169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA M TELLECHEACredential: MD
Location Address385 W MAIN STAvon, CT 06001-4357
Mailing Address1290 Silas Deane HwyWethersfield, CT 06109-4337 · (860) 972-6970 · Fax (860) 972-7040
Fax(860) 777-1276
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1679736169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 051033
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
385 W MAIN ST, Avon, CT 06001

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cristina Abbott Md

Accepted 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 M Tellechea 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 ID5294983870
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120925000079
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Cristina Tellechea reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Care
385 W MAIN ST
Avon, CT 06001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 415
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 1,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
1290 SILAS DEANE HWY, ATTN: LINDA STRAKA
Wethersfield, CT 06109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 747 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family
80 S MAIN ST
Middletown, CT 06457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
1000 SILVER STREET
Middletown, CT 06457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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.
306 services170 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.
89 services51 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.
74 services72 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
38 services28 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.
33 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06001 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

97.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.68
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers11 claims22 services$6.02 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 20

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

Physician Assistant
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Physician Assistant
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Physician Assistant
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Nurse Practitioner
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
385 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 06001

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 Tellechea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Tellechea is 1679736169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008. The provider is also known as Cristina Abbott MD.

Where is Cristina Tellechea located?

Cristina Tellechea practices at 385 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001. The listed phone number is (860) 777-1280.

What is Cristina Tellechea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Cristina Tellechea enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Tellechea 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 Tellechea's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Tellechea reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Hartford Healthcare Urgent Care Centers, LLC (Avon, CT), Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists, PLLC (Hartford, CT), Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Inc (Wethersfield, CT), Middlesex Hospital (Middletown, CT) and State Of Connecticut (Middletown, CT). 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 Tellechea's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cristina Tellechea accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Cristina Tellechea 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Tellechea was last updated on February 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.