CHRIS A PATESTOS MD
NPI 1780672832
Pediatrics in Mountain Top, PA

Active since October 12, 2005PECOS Enrolled
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707(570) 474-5072(570) 474-6941 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2026, May 5, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Chris A Patestos Md NPPES

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

CHRIS A PATESTOS MD (NPI 1780672832) is an individual pediatrics provider in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD492956) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780672832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHRIS A PATESTOSCredential: MD
Location Address35 S MOUNTAIN BLVDMountain Top, PA 18707-1122
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 474-5072 · Fax (570) 474-6941
Fax(570) 474-6941
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1780672832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD492956
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD, Mountain Top, PA 18707

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chris A Patestos Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5597243832
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260129000306
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 Chris Patestos reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Family Medicine
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
Mountain Top, PA 18707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 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 18707 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 19

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Physician Assistant
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Internal Medicine
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Nurse Practitioner
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Pediatrics
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Family Medicine
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Physician Assistant
35 S MOUNTAIN BLVD
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707

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 Chris Patestos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Patestos is 1780672832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Where is Chris Patestos located?

Chris Patestos practices at 35 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707. The listed phone number is (570) 474-5072.

What is Chris Patestos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Chris Patestos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Patestos is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chris Patestos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chris Patestos reassigns Medicare benefits to Geisinger Clinic (Mountain Top, PA). 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 Chris Patestos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chris Patestos accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Oscar Health list Chris Patestos 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 Chris Patestos was last updated on March 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.