Quick answers
- Does Christa L. Pontani Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christa L. Pontani Palmer 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 L. Pontani Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 236 services for Christa L. Pontani Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christa L. Pontani Palmer's NPI number?
- 1679533376. 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 L. Pontani Palmer, 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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 236 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)91 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)87 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)31 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)24 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 cholesterol70%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety49%
- Depression45%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Christa L. Pontani Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christa L. Pontani Palmer 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.
- Indiana Regional Medical CenterIndiana, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390173
Practice locations
Addresses where Christa L. Pontani Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Irmc Dr, Suite 160Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 465‑2676
- 25 Colony Blvd, Suite 110Blairsville, PA 15717 (724) 459‑1790
- 835 Hospital RdIndiana, PA 15701 (724) 357‑7121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christa L. Pontani Palmer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ahn Hospitalist Group Ltd69 clinicians in the group
- Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine PC16 clinicians in the group
- Ipg Ortho LLP16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ahn Hospitalist Group Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679533376 |
| 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