Maria Mercedes Cristancho, M.D
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Patients across FL can see Maria Mercedes Cristancho, M.D in person in Lighthouse Point or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 22+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 93dNPPES updated 2026-02-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2100 Ne 36th St Ste 202, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7574
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better16.83%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
16.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
32
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
202
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$339 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Maria Mercedes Cristancho's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 1, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511322
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Mercedes Cristancho for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lighthouse Point required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maria Mercedes Cristancho
NPI records show Dr. Cristancho as active with telehealth listed in Lighthouse Point, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 934-9856.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Mercedes Cristancho
Practice Location
2100 Ne 36th St Ste 202, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7574
Mailing Address
2100 Ne 36th St Ste 202, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7574
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