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Pain Management

Gerson A. Criste, MD

Works at hospitals in Harrisburg, IL · Herrin, IL · Du Quoin, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Gerson A. Criste, MD (Pain Management) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Harrisburg, IL, Herrin, IL and Du Quoin, IL and other places. NPI 1265698260. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gerson A. Criste, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Pain ManagementPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern Illinois Medical Services NFPGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Gerson A. Criste work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Gerson A. Criste at 5 hospitals: Harrisburg Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and St Joseph Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Gerson A. Criste see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Carbondale, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gerson A. Criste's specialty?
Medicare lists Pain Management as the primary specialty, and also Neurology and Nuclear Medicine.
Does Gerson A. Criste accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerson A. Criste accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gerson A. Criste?
(618) 351-4972, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gerson A. Criste's NPI number?
1265698260. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Gerson A. Criste works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerson A. Criste at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gerson A. Criste is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gerson A. Criste as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP334 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265698260
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians