COSMINA CRISTEA D.O. – NPI #1891221594
Surgery

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

COSMINA CRISTEA is a surgeon located in MICHIGAN CITY, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891221594 to COSMINA CRISTEA on May 02, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 05, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for COSMINA CRISTEA below.

NPI Profile for
COSMINA CRISTEA

NPI Number
1891221594
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
COSMINA CRISTEA
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
3500 FRANCISCAN WAY STE 3A
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-0021
Phone: (219) 861-8828 Fax: (219) 861-8827
4 Other location(s):
631 Professional Dr Ste 300
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-3371
Phone: (770) 962-9977
Fax: (770) 339-9804
7895 Grand Blvd
Hobart, IN 46342-6665
Phone: (219) 947-1910
Fax: (219) 947-3117
309 W Johnson Rd Ste E
LA Porte, IN 46350-1983
Phone: (219) 379-5559
Fax: (219) 369-0777
2202 LaPorte Ave Ste C
Valparaiso, IN 46383-5936
Phone: (219) 246-2338
Fax: (219) 286-7394
Mailing address
7895 GRAND BLVD
HOBART, IN 46342-6665
Phone: (219) 947-1910 Fax: (219) 947-3117
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 05, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 GA 111252

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
COSMINA CRISTEA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY
      301 WEST HOMER
      MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

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