CHRISTOPHER GREATER AREA RURAL HEALTH PLANNING CORPORATION
NPI 1447080205
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Benton, IL

Active since August 06, 2024
107 E SMITH ST STE B, BENTON, IL 62812(618) 435-9315(618) 435-9316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2026, Apr 7, 2025, Aug 6, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER GREATER AREA RURAL HEALTH PLANNING CORPORATION (NPI 1447080205), doing business as Benton Mental Health Wellness Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Benton, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. The organization lists Kimberly Mitroka, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447080205
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameCHRISTOPHER GREATER AREA RURAL HEALTH PLANNING CORPORATION
Location Address107 E SMITH ST STE BBenton, IL 62812-2136
Mailing AddressPo Box 155Christopher, IL 62822-0155 · (618) 724-2401 · Fax (618) 724-2571
Fax(618) 435-9316
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKimberly MitrokaPresident/ceo · (618) 724-2401
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1447080205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
107 E SMITH ST STE B, Benton, IL 62812

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBenton Mental Health Wellness Center

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

60

Medicare enrollment records show 60 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Nurse Practitioner33
Family Practice9
Pediatric Medicine4
Internal Medicine3
Psychiatry3
Clinical Social Worker2
Mental Health Counselor2
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)1
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 60
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508538091
107 E SMITH ST STE B
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 435-9315
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235804246
107 E SMITH ST STE B
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 435-9315
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1710313184
206 E CHURCH ST STE B
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 435-9888
✔ PECOS5.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437734001
4241 STATE HIGHWAY 14
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1942287321
4241 HWY 14 W
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1376975011
4241 HWY 14 W
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Podiatry
NPI 1487789285
4241 STATE HIGHWAY 14
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1275510604
4241 HWY 14 WEST
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ PECOS7.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023958055
4241 STATE HIGHWAY 14
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-2401
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912134362
6294 STATE HIGHWAY 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-6979
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760120562
6294 STATE HIGHWAY 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-6979
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942206438
14410 ROUTE 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174529663
14410 ROUTE 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700648052
14410 ROUTE 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1356342331
14410 ROUTE 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1770812976
14410 ROUTE 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6911
✔ PECOS13 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1467456798
1564 S WASHINGTON ST
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-8702
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1316455900
119 GAS PLANT RD
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2146
✔ PECOS17 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1316467632
119 GAS PLANT RD
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2146
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1326093493
3412 OFFICE PARK DR
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 292-9999
✔ PECOS19 mi
See all 60 clinicians

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 Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation is 1447080205. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2024. The provider is doing business as Benton Mental Health Wellness Center.

Where is Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation located?

Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation is located at 107 E Smith St Ste B, Benton, IL 62812. The listed phone number is (618) 435-9315.

What is Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 60 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation. 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 Nurse Practitioner (33), Family Practice (9) and Pediatric Medicine (4). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation was last updated on January 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.