DR. CRISTINA SHELTON HALK M.D.
NPI 1518345438
Pediatrics in Hammond, LA
About Dr. Cristina Shelton Halk M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CRISTINA SHELTON HALK M.D. (NPI 1518345438) is an individual pediatrics provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (308325) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Cristina Shelton Halk M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Cristina Halk reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
New Orleans, LA 70118
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 297 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HAMMOND, LA 70403
HAMMOND, LA 70403
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 Cristina Halk's NPI number?
The NPI number for Cristina Halk is 1518345438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2015. The provider is also known as Dr. Cristina Elizabeth Shelton.
Where is Cristina Halk located?
Cristina Halk practices at 42440 Pelican Professional Park, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 542-4950.
What is Cristina Halk's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Cristina Halk enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Cristina Halk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Cristina Halk's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Halk reassigns Medicare benefits to Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (New Orleans, LA). 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 Cristina Halk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Cristina Halk accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Cristina Halk 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 Cristina Halk was last updated on December 16, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Dr. Cristina Shelton Halk, M.D. · NPI 1518345438
Pediatrics physician in Hammond, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 12, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1518345438 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 12, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** 308325 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 42440 PELICAN PROFESSIONAL PARK, Hammond, LA 70403-2403
- **Phone:** (985) 542-4950 · **Fax:** (985) 542-6089
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (NPI 1821090713, New Orleans, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 16, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2480324 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1518345438) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.