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OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
NPI 1437551322
Surgery in Alton, IL

Active since September 23, 2014
1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, ALTON, IL 62002(618) 465-2571 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2025, Apr 4, 2023, Dec 16, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Osf Healthcare System NPPES

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

OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (NPI 1437551322), doing business as Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Alton, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. The organization lists Kirsten Marie Largent, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437551322
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameOSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Location Address1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAYAlton, IL 62002-4568
Mailing Address124 Sw Adams St, Attn: Strategic ReimbursementPeoria, IL 61602-1308 · (309) 655-2850 · Fax (309) 655-4878
Phone(618) 465-2571
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKirsten Marie LargentChief Financial Officer · (309) 308-5255
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1437551322 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedGeneral Acute Care HospitalTaxonomy 282N00000X
1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, Alton, IL 62002
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOsf Saint Anthony's Health Center

Other Identifiers 2

OtherDX1648IL · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid000IL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Osf Healthcare System is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Osf Healthcare System, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4
Clinical Social Worker4
Mental Health Counselor2
Anesthesiology1
Clinical Psychologist1
Interventional Cardiology1

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Sara Bennett, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1447884481
1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-6240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ari Lakritz, PSYD
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1942947684
1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
Alton, IL 62002
(186) 474-6246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chein-Jung Lin, M.D., PH.D.
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1346654308
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY STE 305
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-6277
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Staci Knox, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1457604704
815 E 5TH ST SUITE 101
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 974-2291
✔ PECOS1.1 mi
Lea Varble, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1023415213
815 E 5TH ST SUITE 101
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-5278
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Marla Nelson, LCPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1437552130
237 VINE ST
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 823-7403
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.9 mi
Lalithkumar Chouhan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1124011028
11125 DUNN RD STE 204
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 839-5522
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.8 mi
Rama Gondi, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1396738282
11125 DUNN RD SUITE 204
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 839-5522
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.8 mi
Suresh Narayanan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1720071244
11125 DUNN RD STE 204
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 839-5522
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.8 mi
Kren Harmon, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1447443544
7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD SUITE 350
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(636) 695-4554
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
John Pargulski, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1629051958
619 E MASON ST STE 4P57
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 788-0706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare68 mi
Rachel Yuhas, LCPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1013676170
309 W CLARK ST
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 398-9066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare133 mi
John Edwards, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1053421248
6785 WEAVER RD SUITE D
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 633-8545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare243 mi

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

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 Osf Healthcare System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Osf Healthcare System is 1437551322. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2014. The provider is doing business as Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center.

Where is Osf Healthcare System located?

Osf Healthcare System is located at 1 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, IL 62002. The listed phone number is (618) 465-2571.

What is Osf Healthcare System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Osf Healthcare System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Osf Healthcare System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Osf Healthcare System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Osf Healthcare System. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (4), Clinical Social Worker (4) and Mental Health Counselor (2). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Osf Healthcare System accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Osf Healthcare System 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 Osf Healthcare System was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.