Quick answers
- Does Kirsten K. Cestaro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirsten K. Cestaro 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 Kirsten K. Cestaro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,371 Original Medicare patients and 3,927 services for Kirsten K. Cestaro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirsten K. Cestaro's NPI number?
- 1407902091. 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 Kirsten K. Cestaro, 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 | 1,371 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,927 |
| Different services or procedures | 88 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)935 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)770 services
- Screening mammography (77067)770 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)356 services
- Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml (A9579)208 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Kirsten K. Cestaro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirsten K. Cestaro 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153
- Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
- Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330406
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirsten K. Cestaro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 Nott StSchenecctady, NY 12308 (518) 243‑4000
- 315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 525‑1852
- 400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Suite 104Albany, NY 12206 (518) 239‑5200
- 600 McClellan StSchenectady, NY 12304 (518) 382‑2200
- 600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204 (518) 471‑3283
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kirsten K. Cestaro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.487 clinicians in the group
- Ellis Hospital249 clinicians in the group
- New York Oncology Hematology PC82 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Schenecctady
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Schenecctady, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407902091 |
| 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