Quick answers
- Where does Kari Koster see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Cairo, IL and Carbondale, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kari Koster's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Kari Koster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kari Koster 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 Kari Koster?
- (618) 734-4400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kari Koster's NPI number?
- 1952693731. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Kari Koster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 13245 Kessler RdCairo, IL 62914 (618) 734‑4400
- 1340 Cedar CtCarbondale, IL 62901 (618) 457‑7821
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kari Koster as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Community Health and Emergency Services Inc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952693731 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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