NITZA M CINTRON MD
NPI 1821158858
Hospitalist in Galveston, TX

Active since December 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Nitza M Cintron Md NPPES

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

NITZA M CINTRON MD (NPI 1821158858) is an individual hospitalist provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K2322) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821158858
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNITZA M CINTRONCredential: MD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (409) 772-2222
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2019
NPI 1821158858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · K2322
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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 (PECOS)

Nitza M Cintron Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
22 services22 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.
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Nitza Cintron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nitza Cintron is 1821158858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Nitza Cintron located?

Nitza Cintron practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2222.

What is Nitza Cintron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nitza Cintron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nitza Cintron is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Nitza Cintron accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Nitza Cintron 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 Nitza Cintron was last updated on November 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.