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CHRISTINA THORNGREN
NPI 1972983955
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, SUITE 2040, PITTSBURGH, PA 15261(412) 357-3161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2021, Mar 5, 2020, Sep 12, 2019 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christina Thorngren NPPES

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

CHRISTINA THORNGREN (NPI 1972983955) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD466584) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972983955
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA THORNGREN
Location Address3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, SUITE 2040Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
Mailing Address3600 Forbes Ave, Plaza Level Suite 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410
Phone(412) 357-3161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20218 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1972983955 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD466584
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Christina Thorngren 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 ID1052683596
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190513000482
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christina Thorngren reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Same address
Nephrology
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL SUITE A919
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326058553 (412) 641-3118
Upmc Community Medicine Inc
Same address
Family Medicine
200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE 9055 FORBES TOWER
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306972724 (412) 647-0943
Valley Medical Facilities Inc
13 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
720 BLACKBURN RD, ADMINISTRATION
Sewickley, PA 15143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588770416 (724) 773-2014
Regional Health Services Inc
117 mi
Family Medicine
201 STATE ST
Erie, PA 16550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 962 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174520654 (814) 877-8140

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 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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
59 services39 patients
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.
45 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15261 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MS. HEATHER EMMALEE HOOPS MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 647-3136
GRACE HEZI GAO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 647-3136
CURTIS SCOTT DICKEY DO
Emergency Medicine
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 647-3136

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 Christina Thorngren's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Thorngren is 1972983955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2015.

Where is Christina Thorngren located?

Christina Thorngren practices at 3550 Terrace Street Scaife Hall Room 651 Suite 2040, Pittsburgh, PA 15261. The listed phone number is (412) 357-3161.

What is Christina Thorngren's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Christina Thorngren enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Thorngren 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 Christina Thorngren's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Thorngren reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA), Upmc Community Medicine Inc (Pittsburgh, PA), Valley Medical Facilities Inc (Sewickley, PA) and Regional Health Services Inc (Erie, PA). 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 Christina Thorngren's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Thorngren accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Christina Thorngren 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 Christina Thorngren affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christina Thorngren is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Thorngren was last updated on May 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.