Christa Pestka, MD
NPI 1356342331 · Family Medicine Physician · Johnston City, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christa Pestka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Johnston City, IL (NPI 1356342331).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356342331
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-107039 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
284 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 219 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 40 | $68 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 13 | $6 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87430 | 12 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$68 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 | 117 |
| Lisinopril | 286 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 282 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 268 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 66 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 213 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2026-02-10
- Certified
- 2026-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christa Pestka's NPI number?
- Christa Pestka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356342331, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christa Pestka's specialty?
- Christa Pestka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christa Pestka located?
- Christa Pestka's practice location on file with NPPES is 14410 Route 37, Johnston City, IL 62951-1427.
- What is Christa Pestka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christa Pestka is (618) 983-6911.
- Does Christa Pestka accept Medicare?
- Christa Pestka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christa Pestka's NPI active?
- Yes — Christa Pestka's NPI (1356342331) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.