Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Richard L. Cristea, MD

Individual provider Neurology Physician · NPI 1992858641

Richard L. Cristea, MD is a Neurology in Merrillville, Indiana. Graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 1988, 38 years ago. Practices with Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc, a 189-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
38
Trained at
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

521 E 86th Ave Ste Z
Merrillville, IN 46410-6173
Phone: (219) 769-0777
Fax: (219) 755-0612
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 9730 S Western Ave Ste 100, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2853 — (219) 769-0777

Specialties & licences

Neurology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2084N0400X · Licence 01037934A (IN)

Record details

NPI number1992858641
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 18, 2007
Last updated in NPPESDecember 14, 2020
Certification dateDecember 14, 2020
Mailing address521 E 86th Ave, Suite Z, Merrillville, IN 46410-6173

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEUROLOGY
Medical schoolCHICAGO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Graduated 1988 (38 years in practice)
Group practice Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc — 189 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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