MS. CHRISTA L PONTANI PALMER CRNP
NPI 1679533376
Nurse Practitioner in Indiana, PA

Q: What is Christa Pontani Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Pontani Palmer is 1679533376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2006.

Q: What is Christa Pontani Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Active since March 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160, INDIANA, PA 15701(724) 465-2676(724) 349-1830 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2025, May 9, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Ms. Christa L Pontani Palmer Crnp NPPES

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

MS. CHRISTA L PONTANI PALMER CRNP (NPI 1679533376) is an individual nurse practitioner in Indiana, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (UP006419B) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679533376

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. CHRISTA L PONTANI PALMERCredential: CRNP

Location Address120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160Indiana, PA 15701-3674

Mailing Address120 Irmc Dr Ste 160Indiana, PA 15701-3675 · (724) 465-2676 · Fax (724) 349-1830

Phone(724) 465-2676

Fax(724) 349-1830

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1679533376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · UP006419B

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

120 IRMC DR, Indiana, PA 15701

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Christa L Pontani Palmer Crnp 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 ID941479158

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110804000322

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

91 services35 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

87 services52 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

31 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

24 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Indiana Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Indiana, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390173

Location835 Hospital RoadIndiana, PA 15701 · Indiana County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15701 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

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.

CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE PC

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

RONALD BRANDON TRALE D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

HOWARD P MILLER DPM

Podiatrist

120 IRMC DR, SUITE160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

CRAIG C MCKIRGAN D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

DAVID T BIZOUSKY M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

120 IRMC DR, SUITE160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

PROF. BRUCE M ROTHSCHILD MD

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 100
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 427-2762

DAVID B WILSON M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

120 IRMC DR, SUITE 160
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 465-2676

MARIA MACKANICK MS

Speech-Language Pathologist

120 IRMC DR
INDIANA, PA 15701

Indiana County (724) 357-7068

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 Christa Pontani Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Pontani Palmer is 1679533376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2006.

Where is Christa Pontani Palmer located?

Christa Pontani Palmer practices at 120 Irmc Dr Suite 160, Indiana, PA 15701. The listed phone number is (724) 465-2676.

What is Christa Pontani Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Christa Pontani Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christa Pontani Palmer 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.

Is Christa Pontani Palmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christa Pontani Palmer is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christa Pontani Palmer was last updated on November 4, 2025. 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.