Dr. David I. Criss, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 9,546
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 2,641
- Part D claims, 2024
- 13,490
- Hospital affiliations
- 5
- Industry payments
- $1,568
- Practice address
- 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176
- Practice phone
- Call (781) 979-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
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Dr. David I. Criss is a cardiologist in Melrose, Massachusetts
Dr. Criss practices at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts, part of Tufts Medicine.
Dr. Criss' NPI, 1437135779, was assigned on December 19, 2005. Dr. Criss graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1990. Dr. Criss holds Massachusetts license 75982.
- NPI
- 1437135779NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7517900509
- NPI enumeration date
- December 19, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (781) 979-3000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 62
- Medical school graduation
- 1990
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David I. Criss practices at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts
Dr. Criss' primary practice is MelroseWakefield Hospital, at 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176 in Middlesex County. The practice phone is (781) 979-3000.
- MelroseWakefield Hospital585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176 · Middlesex CountyPhone(781) 979-3000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. David I. Criss is affiliated with 14 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Criss' primary practice is MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts, part of Tufts Medicine. Dr. Criss is also affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. The medical group on file is Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Criss to 3 more hospitals, 5 home health agencies, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 hospices and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David I. Criss' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Criss practices, 14 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| MelroseWakefield Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +13 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David I. Criss is one of 840 cardiologists in Massachusetts
Cardiovascular disease is Dr. Criss' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RC0000X. Dr. Criss is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Criss is licensed in Massachusetts.
Specialties and state licenses
- Cardiovascular disease, MassachusettsPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists aneurysm, angioplasty, aortic atherosclerois, atrial fibrillation and flutter, cardiac catheterization, cardiomyopathy, cerebrovascular disease and chronic hypertension among the conditions Dr. Criss treats.
Cardiologists near Dr. Criss
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David I. Criss billed Medicare for 9,546 services in 2024
CMS data shows 9,546 Medicare services from Dr. Criss across 35 procedure codes in 2024, for 2,641 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $605,065 for them.
Dr. Criss' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 4,2972024: 4,6027%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 3,3472024: 3,3281%
- Other services
- 2023: 9502024: 9164%
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 4712024: 40614%
- Imaging
- 2023: 1922024: 1835%
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 1302024: 7741%
- Surgery
- 2023: 182024: 3489%
Where Dr. Criss' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office6,98373%
- In a facility2,56327%
Dr. Criss compared with the Massachusetts median for cardiologists, 2024
- Dr. Criss
- Massachusetts median
- Medicare services
- 9,546vs 1,6125.9 times
- Medicare patients
- 2,641vs 9562.8 times
- Part D claims
- 12,855vs 84615.2 times
Medians across 817 cardiologists in Massachusetts with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Criss' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David I. Criss treated 2,641 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 77
CMS counts 2,641 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Criss in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 1,003 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 20% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.47, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Criss' median patient age at 67, with 47% women.
Dr. Criss' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Criss' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women1,42054%
- Men1,22146%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Criss' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Anxiety39%
- Mood disorders32%
- Atrial fibrillation31%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Criss' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women47%
- Men53%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David I. Criss wrote 13,490 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Criss wrote 13,490 Medicare Part D claims for 1,703 patients. 89% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12,855 of them, across 115 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,390,841 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 11,396 claims across 105 drugs.
Dr. Criss' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic12,054 claims89%
- Brand-name and other1,436 claims11%
Dr. Criss' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Criss' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids0%43 of 13,490 claims
- Antibiotics1%89 of 13,490 claims
- Antipsychotics, patients 65 and over0%13 of 13,490 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 11,3962024: 12,85513%
Drugs named by CMS: 115 in 2024, 105 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David I. Criss offers telehealth to Medicare patients
Dr. Criss accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Criss as offering telehealth.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. David I. Criss received $1,568 in industry payments from 2017 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 24 general payments to Dr. Criss from 15 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 83% of the total. ShockWave Medical, Inc paid the most, $428.
General payments to Dr. Criss by program year, 2017 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Criss by kind, 2017 to 2025
- Food and beverage$1,30783%
- Gifts$26117%
Companies that paid Dr. Criss the most, 2017 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David I. Criss has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Criss, most recently CMS Stage 1 2012 in 2011.
Awards and honors for Dr. Criss
- 2011
- CMS Stage 1 2012
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David I. Criss graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dr. Criss graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1990.
- Medical school
- Board certified in cardiovascular disease
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David I. Criss accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Criss is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Alliant Health Plans
- +6 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Criss accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO8
- PPO8
- Medicare6
- EPO4
- POS4
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David I. Criss's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David I. Criss' NPI number?
Dr. David I. Criss' NPI number is 1437135779. It was assigned on December 19, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David I. Criss?
Dr. David I. Criss is a cardiologist in Melrose, Massachusetts. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Cardiovascular Disease Physician (taxonomy code 207RC0000X).
Where does Dr. David I. Criss practice?
Dr. Criss practices at 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176. Dr. Criss' primary practice is MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts, part of Tufts Medicine. Dmand AI also links Dr. Criss to 3 hospitals, 5 home health agencies, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 hospices and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. David I. Criss' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Criss is (781) 979-3000.
What is Dr. David I. Criss' medical license number?
Dr. Criss holds Massachusetts license 75982.
Which hospitals is Dr. David I. Criss affiliated with?
Dr. Criss practices at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts. Dr. Criss is also affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Criss to 3 more hospitals.
What medical group is Dr. David I. Criss part of?
Dr. Criss is linked to Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Criss to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. David I. Criss accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Criss billed Medicare for 9,546 services in 2024, and Dr. Criss accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. David I. Criss offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Criss as offering telehealth services.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. David I. Criss see?
CMS counts 2,641 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Criss in 2024, with an average age of 77.
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Is Dr. David I. Criss board certified?
Yes. Dr. Criss is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. David I. Criss bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Criss' most billed Medicare services were heart test or procedure (93000), office visit, established patient (99214) and heart test or procedure (93010).
Where did Dr. David I. Criss go to medical school?
Dr. Criss graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1990.
What drugs does Dr. David I. Criss prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Criss' most prescribed drugs by claims were Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium and Amlodipine Besylate.
Has Dr. David I. Criss received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,568 in general payments to Dr. Criss from 15 companies from 2017 to 2025. The largest total came from ShockWave Medical, Inc.
How long has Dr. David I. Criss been practicing?
Dr. Criss graduated from medical school in 1990, 36 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. David I. Criss accept?
Dr. Criss is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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