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MICHELLE CESTARO LCSW
NPI 1184000929
Psychologist - Clinical in Chicago, IL

Active since August 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
446 EAST ONTARIO, #7-200, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-2323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Michelle Cestaro Lcsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHELLE CESTARO LCSW (NPI 1184000929) is an individual clinical provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149.017486) and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184000929
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE CESTAROCredential: LCSW
Location Address446 EAST ONTARIO, #7-200Chicago, IL 60611-7104
Mailing Address4449 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640-5563 · (216) 235-4921
Phone(312) 926-2323
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2015
✔ NPI 1184000929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149.017486
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
446 EAST ONTARIO, Chicago, IL 60611
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michelle Cestaro Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002123858
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150911000791
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Cestaro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
35 mi
Multi-Specialty
DEPT 5777
Carol Stream, IL 60122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,817 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235314 (855) 694-2866

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
350 services18 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
121 services13 patients
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
63 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michelle Cestaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Cestaro is 1184000929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2015.

Where is Michelle Cestaro located?

Michelle Cestaro practices at 446 East Ontario #7-200, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 926-2323.

What is Michelle Cestaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Michelle Cestaro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Cestaro is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michelle Cestaro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Cestaro reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (Carol Stream, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michelle Cestaro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Cestaro accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Michelle Cestaro as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Cestaro was last updated on August 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.