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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cristea, Pediatrician in Apache Junction, AZ?
Dr. Marcela Cristea, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Apache Junction, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Cristea is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cristea’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cristea’s office.
Where did Dr. Cristea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Facultatea De Medicina (Tirgu Mures, Romania)
What languages does Dr. Cristea speak?
Dr. Cristea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cristea typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cristea diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cristea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cristea typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Marcela Cristea may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cristea accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cristea accept in Apache Junction, AZ?
Dr. Cristea in Apache Junction, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Mercy Care
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cristea's office located?
Dr. Marcela Cristea's Primary Practice
1075 S Idaho Rd Ste 206
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
What is Dr. Cristea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cristea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013999226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cristea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cristea
What is Dr. Marcela Cristea's specialty?
Dr. Cristea is a Pediatrician near Apache Junction, AZ.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Marcela Cristea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cristea is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Marcela Cristea accepting new patients in Apache Junction, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Marcela Cristea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcela Cristea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcela Cristea?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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