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CRISTINA M NITUICA M.D.
NPI 1710131453
Surgery in Saginaw, MI

Active since November 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
912 S WASHINGTON AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601(989) 790-1001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2023, Dec 23, 2021, Mar 31, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Cristina M Nituica M.d. NPPES

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

CRISTINA M NITUICA M.D. (NPI 1710131453) is an individual surgery provider in Saginaw, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301117466) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710131453
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA M NITUICACredential: M.D.
Location Address912 S WASHINGTON AVESaginaw, MI 48601-2564
Mailing Address1000 Houghton AveSaginaw, MI 48602-5303 · (989) 746-7500 · Fax (989) 746-7658
Phone(989) 790-1001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1710131453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301117466
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
912 S WASHINGTON AVE, Saginaw, MI 48601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 M Nituica M.d. 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 ID6608935432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190417000601
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 3

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 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.
95 services57 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.
43 services41 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.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230070
Location1447 N HarrisonSaginaw, MI 48602 · Saginaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number230077
Location800 S Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601 · Saginaw County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48601 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

85.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.73
Promoting Interoperability82
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

MARCUS S BREIDINGER PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
912 S WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 1
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 790-1001
DR. FAIZ TUMA M.D.
Surgery
912 S WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 583-6800
MIDMICHIGAN GERIATRICS PLC
Internal Medicine
912 S WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE B
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 791-4100
DR. VASANTH STALIN M.D.
Surgery
912 S WASHINGTON AVE, STE. 1
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 790-1001
DR. AYESHA KHAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
912 S WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 791-7900
JOHN BLEBEA MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
912 S WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (918) 744-3523
JENNIFER NAJAWICZ
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
912 S WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 791-4100
GREGORY SIGLER MDCM, FRCSC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
912 S WASHINGTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Saginaw County (989) 790-1001

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 Nituica's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Nituica is 1710131453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2008.

Where is Cristina Nituica located?

Cristina Nituica practices at 912 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601. The listed phone number is (989) 790-1001.

What is Cristina Nituica's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Cristina Nituica enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Nituica 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 Cristina Nituica accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Cristina Nituica 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 Nituica affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cristina Nituica is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center and Ascension St Mary's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Nituica was last updated on December 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.