Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Pajestka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Pajestka accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles R. Pajestka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 60 Original Medicare patients and 134 services for Charles R. Pajestka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Pajestka's NPI number?
- 1184665952. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles R. Pajestka, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 60 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 134 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)29 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)29 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)19 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)14 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Heart failure48%
- Diabetes37%
Hospitals where Charles R. Pajestka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. Pajestka at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial HospitalSonora, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451324
- Shannon Medical CenterSan Angelo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450571
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Pajestka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 308 Hudspeth StSonora, TX 76950 (325) 387‑2521
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Pajestka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutton County Hospital District3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184665952 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians