Active NPI 1861572711 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Pratka , MD

Anesthesiology • Victoria, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Pratka, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Victoria, TX. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1995, Dr. Pratka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN.

Dr. Pratka maintains professional affiliations with Northstar Anesthesia Pa, Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand, anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 E Mockingbird Ln
#101

Victoria, TX 779042155

Telephone 3615136291

Fax 3615762434

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Victoria Anesthesiology Assoc Llp Facility NPI 1881709780

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Victoria, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +0.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Victoria, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

96.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pratka (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Victoria Specialty Average (30.9 Years) 30.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	37	36	$4091.14	$132.35
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	19	18	$2421.47	$91.60
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	18	18	$4212.67	$128.22
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	17	17	$1988.00	$88.62
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	12	11	$2627.00	$85.15
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$2437.67	$79.46
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	11	11	$1756.00	$67.01
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	11	11	$3692.00	$113.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	32	31	$3896.13	$127.89
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	17	17	$2305.41	$104.30
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	16	15	$2023.50	$106.69
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$4023.33	$139.04
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$5325.00	$182.11
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$4001.82	$153.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	71	71	$1099.35	$238.11
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	23	22	$1913.91	$111.17
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	21	$881.27	$61.19
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	18	18	$2597.89	$318.24
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	15	$3172.80	$250.49
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$2183.38	$132.47
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$642.17	$80.77
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	11	11	$1686.55	$177.73
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$2496.55	$237.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	96	95	$972.56	$246.81
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	28	28	$1275.86	$334.66
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	25	25	$624.00	$62.37
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	24	20	$448.50	$108.13
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	21	$954.57	$249.28
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$312.00	$82.48
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	18	18	$234.00	$43.64
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	17	17	$1142.47	$283.49
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	11	$487.50	$124.14
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	12	12	$897.00	$229.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	69	66	$997.04	$264.49
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	29	28	$992.48	$269.96
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	25	24	$449.28	$116.68
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	22	21	$1209.00	$322.83
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$234.00	$44.64
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	19	19	$554.21	$144.25
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	17	17	$624.00	$60.94
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	17	16	$435.88	$106.26
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	16	16	$1311.38	$355.49
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	15	$312.00	$85.15
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	13	13	$570.00	$148.94
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	12	12	$903.50	$240.15
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	12	12	$552.50	$142.14
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$907.64	$239.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	83	81	$1011.18	$270.23
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	29	29	$234.00	$45.04
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	26	25	$474.00	$121.17
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	25	25	$312.00	$85.60
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	25	25	$1088.88	$293.83
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	21	21	$575.71	$147.40
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	21	21	$1218.29	$332.19
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	14	14	$557.14	$146.83
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	13	13	$906.00	$239.28
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	12	12	$689.00	$172.97
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$630.50	$164.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	59	58	$1023.25	$264.07
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	34	33	$234.00	$42.20
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	31	29	$452.90	$111.31
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	27	27	$600.89	$146.90
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	26	26	$954.00	$243.75
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	21	21	$1255.43	$326.50
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	20	20	$530.40	$132.40
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	20	20	$1041.30	$268.04
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$312.00	$94.61
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope	17	17	$738.71	$187.01
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	16	16	$1384.50	$361.43
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	16	16	$736.13	$187.58
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$479.14	$118.70
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$624.00	$63.49
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$950.18	$245.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	131	122	$1055.08	$277.20
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	40	33	$460.20	$116.26
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	24	23	$1186.25	$313.13
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	23	23	$556.17	$139.43
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	22	22	$1038.82	$272.11
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	19	18	$648.63	$166.30
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	17	17	$486.35	$120.75
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	16	16	$614.25	$157.49
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	14	13	$624.00	$156.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX K3629

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

046153501 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

87W156 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Champus

742710179A028 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Workers Compensation

MDK3629 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Pa

101 Medical Dr, Victoria, TX 779043102

Phone: 3615736100

Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria

2701 Hospital Dr, Victoria, TX 779015749

Phone: 3615739181

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

19 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Robert Coleman , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1083658546

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Robert Jantz , MD

Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Janecek , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Ashy , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2016

Registered at 1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, #101, VICTORIA, TX 779042155 (Tel: 3615136291)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2016

Registered at 1501 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, STE 101, VICTORIA, TX 779042178 (Tel: 3615736291)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PRATKA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #K3629 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861572711

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 16, 2006

Last Update: September 07, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1501 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 101

Victoria, TX 779042178

Phone: 3615736291

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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