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Cristina Pizano, DO

University Medicine Associates
Schedule an appointment: 210-358-4000
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Specialty
Hospital Medicine
Board Affiliation/Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
University of The Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (2022)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Tigmer San Antonio Internal Medicine (2025)
Languages
English
Gender
Female

University Hospital

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio,TX 78229
Insurance Accepted
6 Degrees - Transplant
90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator
Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn
Aetna Better Health - Medicaid STAR
Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO))
Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO)
Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select)
Aetna Health - Medicaid Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna Health - Medicare Advantage (Eagle PPO, Freedom PPO, Premier HMO, Prime HMO, Value Plus PPO)
Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY
Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium
Allwell (Superior HealthPlan) - Medicare Advantage
Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer
Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator
BlueCross BlueShield (Federal Programs) - Commercial (Federal - All Products)
BlueCross BlueShield (Out-of-State) - Commercial (Out of State - Blue Card Program Only)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Commercial (Blue Premier HMO, Blue Choice PPO)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Commercial (CHIP, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Essentials HMO)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Commercial (ERS, TRS, State of TX Employees)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - HPN/EPO (Narrow Network)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO)
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Traditional/Par Network
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas - Transplant Network
CHAMPVA - Governmental
Cigna - Employer Specific Network (United Benefits Consortium)
Cigna - Employer Specific Network (USAA Employees & Dependents Only)
Cigna Health Spring - Medicare Advantage (WellMed)
Community First Health Plans - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn
Community First Health Plans - Commercial (HMO, Exchange)
Community First Health Plans - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
Community First Health Plans - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
Community First Health Plans - University Family Care Plan
Curative - Commercial (All Products)
Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (All products)
EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator
El Paso Health - CHIP
El Paso Health - Medicaid STAR
Employers Health Network - Commercial (PPO)
Entrust - Third Party Administrator
First Health - Commercial (All Products)
Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator
HealthSmart (Accel) - Commercial (All products)
Humana - Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO, WellMed)
Humana - Transplant Network
Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator
Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange)
Imperial Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO)
Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation
Interlink - Transplant Network
LifeTrac - Transplant Network
Medicaid (Traditional) - Medicaid/Medicare
Molina Healthcare - CHIP/CHIP Perinate
Molina Healthcare - Commercial (Exchange)
Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
Molina Healthcare - Medicare Advantage
Molina Healthcare - Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Plans
MultiPlan - Commercial (All products)
OptumHealth - Transplant Network
Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children)
Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products)
ProCare Advantage - Medicare Advantage (Special Needs Plan)
Provider Partners Health Plan - Medicare Advantage (Special Needs Plan)
SCAN Health - Medicare Advantage (All Products)
Superior HealthPlan - CHIP/CHIP Perinate
Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Health Foster Care, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
Superior HealthPlan - Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Plans
Surest (United Healthcare) - Commercial (All Products)
Tokio Marine - Transplant Network
TriWest - TRICARE West Region
TriWest - VA Community Care Network
Trustmark Benefits (f/k/a CoreSource) - Third Party Administrator
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Charter EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Choice Plus POS/PPO/Choice Plus-HAS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Compass EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Core and Core Choice Plus EPO/HMO)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Doctors Plan EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Heritage EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Indemnity)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Navigate EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Nexus ACO/EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (PPO)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Select EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Commercial (Select Plus EPO/HMO/POS)
UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Advantage (AARP Plans, Complete Care Plans, Erickson Advantage Plans)
UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Advantage (UnitedHealthcare Group Plans, WellMed)
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - CHIP/CHIP Perinate
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Plans
Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs
University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer
Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers)
Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO)
Veterans Administration - Governmental
WellCare - Medicare Advantage
WellCare by Allwell (Medicare Advantage - All Products)
WellCare by Superior HealthPlan - Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)
WellMed (Gonzaba Medical Group IPA) - Medicare Advantage (Transplant Only)
WellMed - Medicare Advantage (Cigna HealthSpring, Humana, United Healthcare, WellPoint)
WellPoint (Gonzaba) - Medicare Advantage (TRANSPLANTS ONLY)
WellPoint - CHIP/CHIP Perinate
WellPoint - Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids, STAR PLUS)
WellPoint - Medicare Advantage (All Products)
WellPoint - Medicare Advantage (Transplant Only)
WellPoint - Medicare Advantage (WellMed)
WellPoint - Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Plans
Please contact your health insurance company to confirm provider participation. For billing and insurance questions, please call our Billing Department at 210-358-3260.
Provider Biography “I believe in listening closely, educating patients and partnering with them throughout their health journey.”

I was inspired to become a medical provider after growing up in a rural community where access to care was limited and the need was great. That experience motivated me to pursue medicine, and today I find fulfillment in supporting and educating patients and their families while continuing to grow through lifelong learning.


Philosophy of Care

My philosophy of care is to treat each patient with compassion, respect and dignity while providing evidence-based care tailored to their individual needs.


Favorite Parts of Medicine

• Building meaningful connections with patients and their families
• Making a real difference in people’s lives through care and support
• Embracing continuous learning that enhances both personal and professional growth


Awards & Recognition

• Internal Medicine Chief Resident, 2024–2025


Hobbies

When I’m not practicing medicine, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new cultures, and staying active through outdoor activities. I also love spending time with animals and giving back to the community through service and volunteering.
Call 210-358-4000 to request an appointment with this doctor.

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