Quick answers
- Does Christa S. Pestka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christa S. Pestka 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 Christa S. Pestka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 202 Original Medicare patients and 339 services for Christa S. Pestka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christa S. Pestka's NPI number?
- 1356342331. 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 Christa S. Pestka, 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 | 202 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 339 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)219 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)40 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)13 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87430)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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Christa S. Pestka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christa S. Pestka 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.
- Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140046
- Heartland Regional Medical CenterMarion, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140184
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140164
Practice locations
Addresses where Christa S. Pestka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1104 W Main StBenton, IL 62812 (618) 439‑3399
- 14410 Route 37Johnston City, IL 62951 (618) 983‑6911
- 2920 Veterans Memorial DrMount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244‑6544
- 501 N Du Quoin StBenton, IL 62812 (618) 435‑5362
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christa S. Pestka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
- Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc120 clinicians in the group
- Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Benton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Benton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356342331 |
| 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