Quick answers
- Does Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens 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 Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 1,091 services for Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens's NPI number?
- 1306842471. 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 Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens, 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,091 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)1,062 services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)15 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rennie L. Chastain Gitthens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1726 8th AveSaint Joseph, MO 64505
- 3120 Karnes Rd, Suite ESaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 262‑4494
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306842471 |
| 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
- 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