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DR. HEATHER KATHERINE TARAS M.D.
NPI 1184885550
Emergency Medicine in Joliet, IL

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1200 MAPLE RD, JOLIET, IL 60432(815) 740-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Heather Katherine Taras M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER KATHERINE TARAS M.D. (NPI 1184885550) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Joliet, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.120052) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184885550
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER KATHERINE TARASCredential: M.D.
Location Address1200 MAPLE RDJoliet, IL 60432-1439
Mailing Address7880 Sheffield DrPalos Hills, IL 60465-1995 · (708) 525-4402
Phone(815) 740-1100
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008
✔ NPI 1184885550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.120052
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1200 MAPLE RD, Joliet, IL 60432
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Heather Katherine Gray M.d.

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Heather Katherine Taras M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
572 services541 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
202 services191 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
79 services79 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60432 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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 20

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

SILVER CROSS MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION
Health Maintenance Organization
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-7118
MS. JACQUELYN A. FLYNN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100
MS. EUNICE W MUDRYJ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100
MR. DOUGLAS E. STEGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100
YASMEEN A KAGALWALLA MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1200 MAPLE RD, SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100
JEFFREY J. RYAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100
DR. SPIRO PANAGAKIS M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1200 MAPLE RD, SUITE 3309
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 723-9351
DR. MOLY MATHEW M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1200 MAPLE RD
JOLIET, IL 60432
Will County (815) 740-1100

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 Heather Taras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Taras is 1184885550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Heather Katherine Gray M.D..

Where is Heather Taras located?

Heather Taras practices at 1200 Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432. The listed phone number is (815) 740-1100.

What is Heather Taras's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Heather Taras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Taras is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Taras was last updated on June 19, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.