Dr Cristina Ortega, MD - Medicare Family Practice in East Hartford, CT

Dr Cristina Ortega, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in East Hartford, Connecticut. She graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Prime Healthcare, Pc and her current practice location is 893 Main Street, Suite 202, East Hartford, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 528-4124.

Dr Cristina Ortega is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 037320) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1376549477.

Contact Information

Dr Cristina Ortega, MD
893 Main Street, Suite 202,
East Hartford, CT 06108-2293
(860) 528-4124
(860) 282-1213



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Cristina Ortega
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location893 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Cristina Ortega graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376549477
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173592771
  • Enrollment ID: I20040930000303

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cristina Ortega such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376549477NPI-NPPES
1376549477OtherNPI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 037320 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prime Healthcare, Pc670978793080

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Entity NamePrime Healthcare, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184819302
PECOS PAC ID: 6709787930
Enrollment ID: O20040121000411

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Entity NameHartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043561301
PECOS PAC ID: 1153573902
Enrollment ID: O20121201000007

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Cristina Ortega is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Cristina Ortega, MD
30 Jordan Lane,
Wethersfield, CT 06109-1278

Ph: (860) 263-0253
Dr Cristina Ortega, MD
893 Main Street, Suite 202,
East Hartford, CT 06108-2293

Ph: (860) 528-4124

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 94 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: 860-528-1359    
Andrew Feller, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 893 Main St, Suite 101, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: 860-528-2138    Fax: 860-528-0514
Misbah M Vahidy, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 677 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118
Phone: 860-568-7243    Fax: 860-895-8107
Charles Mandelberg, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 28 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118
Phone: 860-568-7212    
Dr. Katherine Rae Tringali, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 893 Main St Ste 101, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: 860-528-2138    
Chelsea Alves Carter, APRN
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 111 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108
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