Doctor Profile

Cardiology · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

David I. Criss

MD · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) · George Washington University School Of Medicine
50 ROWE ST
SUITE 500
Melrose, MA 02176
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 36+ Years Practicing
6.5K
Medicare Patients / yr
39
Procedures Billed
36
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Criss

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Massachusetts, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Criss is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 02176, MA — the Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)'s office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (781) 979-3800 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Criss Does

Dr. Criss served 6,458 Medicare patients across 9,405 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 238% above the average Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Massachusetts (1,913 patients across 620 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)1,504820
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)1,422810
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,108853
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)949605
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)651626

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Criss billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Criss is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Burlington, MA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, MA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Winchester Hospital

Winchester, MA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

Melrose, MA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Criss practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Criss offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 50 ROWE ST, SUITE 500, Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: (781) 979-3800

Area Safety Grade

A-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

45 min

Average commute time in this zip · 56% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

100.0000

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cardiology Doctors near 02176, MA

If Dr. Criss isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cardiology doctors near 02176, MA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Gerard H. DalyCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2.7K<1 mi
Kunwar P. SinghCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1552.2 mi
Scott L. BrownsteinCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3.4K3.1 mi
Lawrence L. GreenwaldCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2.8K3.1 mi
David SamenukCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2.4K3.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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David I. Criss: Common Questions

Does Dr. Criss accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Criss is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Criss depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 02176, MA →
Where is Dr. Criss's office?
Dr. Criss practices at 50 ROWE ST, SUITE 500, Melrose, MA 02176. Phone: (781) 979-3800.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Criss accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (781) 979-3800 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 02176, MA to see available options.
Does Dr. Criss offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Criss is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Criss?
Dr. Criss graduated in 1990 and has been practicing for approximately 36 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Criss treated 6,458 Medicare patients across 39 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Criss is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (781) 979-3800 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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