DR. REBECCA E PUHER DO
NPI 1245499672
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Urbana, IL

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2008

Contact Information

611 W. PARK ST.
URBANA, IL
ZIP 61801
Phone: (217) 326-4446

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 20
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About REBECCA PUHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rebecca Puher, an internist established in Urbana, Illinois with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine and more than 20 years of experience. She graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245499672 assigned on June 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number 036138884 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1245499672
Provider Name
DR. REBECCA E PUHER DO
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
611 W. PARK ST. URBANA, IL 61801
Location Phone
(217) 326-4446
Mailing Address
611 W. PARK ST. BWPC URBANA, IL 61801
Mailing Phone
(217) 383-6792
Medical School Name
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2006
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-02-2008
Last Update Date
10-08-2015
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An internist like Rebecca Puher is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RH0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
036138884
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

OT011808 (PA)
2208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

OT011808 (PA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Rebecca Puher is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Rebecca Puher is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113112889

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20150908001745

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 16 times for 12 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 25 times for 23 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 22 times for 19 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 41 times for 36 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

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.

This service was performed 43 times for 43 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Rebecca Puher is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL611 WEST PARK STREET
URBANA, IL 61801
(888) 712-2753Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1245499672, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 78

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 78 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1245499672.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
611 W. PARK ST.
URBANA, IL 61801
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
611 W. PARK ST., HVI
URBANA, IL 61801
Nurse Practitioner
611 W. PARK ST., OB/GYN
URBANA, IL 61801
Pediatrics
611 W. PARK ST., PEDIATRICS
URBANA, IL 61801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
611 W. PARK ST., ANESTHESIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
611 W. PARK ST., RADIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
611 W. PARK ST., CARDIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
611 W. PARK ST.
URBANA, IL 61801
Audiologist
611 W. PARK ST., SC2
URBANA, IL 61801
Audiologist
611 W. PARK ST.
URBANA, IL 61801
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
611 W. PARK ST., RADIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Neurological Surgery
611 W. PARK ST.
URBANA, IL 61801
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
611 W. PARK ST., CARDIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
611 W. PARK ST., RADIOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Colon & Rectal Surgery
611 W. PARK ST., COLON & RECTAL SURGERY
URBANA, IL 61801
Psychologist
611 W. PARK ST., PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Obstetrics & Gynecology
611 W. PARK ST., OB/GYN
URBANA, IL 61801
Obstetrics & Gynecology
611 W. PARK ST., OB/GYN
URBANA, IL 61801
Urology
611 W. PARK ST., UROLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Optometrist
611 W. PARK ST., OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRY
URBANA, IL 61801

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245499672, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2008.

The provider is located at 611 W. PARK ST. URBANA, IL 61801 and the phone number is (217) 326-4446.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Rebecca Puher is affiliated with: CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL.