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CHRISTOPHER PRATKA M.D.
NPI 1861572711
Anesthesiology in Victoria, TX

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101, VICTORIA, TX 77904(361) 513-6291(361) 576-2434 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher Pratka M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER PRATKA M.D. (NPI 1861572711) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Victoria, Texas, licensed in Texas (K3629) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861572711
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER PRATKACredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101Victoria, TX 77904-2155
Mailing Address1501 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 101Victoria, TX 77904-2178 · (361) 573-6291 · Fax (361) 576-2434
Phone(361) 513-6291
Fax(361) 576-2434
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2016
✔ NPI 1861572711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K3629
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Victoria, TX 77904
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN87W156TX
OtherMDK3629TX · Workers Compensation
Other742710179A028TX · Champus
Other87W156TX · Blue Cross
Medicaid046153501TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Christopher Pratka M.d. 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 ID7517013287
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120210000385
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 8

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
37 services36 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830
Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).
19 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Citizens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450023
Location2701 Hospital DriveVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

De Tar Hospital Navarro

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450147
Location506 E San Antonio StVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.07
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

MR. JEFFREY FRED DAVANG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, 101
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 573-2481
ENRIQUE TORRES LPC, LMFT, NCC
Marriage & Family Therapist
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE 262
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0569
GAILANE MARIE SPURGEON LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE 262
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 570-8900
LUCILLE MARY PICKNEY MD
Anesthesiology
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE 101
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 573-6291
RALPH SMITH C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 513-6291
NEW BEGINNINGS
Counselor (Mental Health)
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE 262
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 570-8900
MRS. CHERYL ANN GREEN MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE 262
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 570-8900
LINDA L. WARD M.A., LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, SUITE #275
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-4351

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 Pratka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Pratka is 1861572711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Christopher Pratka located?

Christopher Pratka practices at 1501 E Mockingbird Ln #101, Victoria, TX 77904. The listed phone number is (361) 513-6291.

What is Christopher Pratka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Christopher Pratka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Pratka 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.

What insurance does Christopher Pratka accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Christopher Pratka 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.

Is Christopher Pratka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Pratka is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center and De Tar Hospital Navarro.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Pratka was last updated on September 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.