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JOSEPH SPECKER IV CRNA
NPI 1255706818
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Marion, IL

Active since December 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
3333 W DEYOUNG ST, MARION, IL 62959(228) 861-1192(618) 997-1122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Aug 26, 2020, Dec 8, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Joseph Specker Iv Crna NPPES

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

JOSEPH SPECKER IV CRNA (NPI 1255706818) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Marion, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209013614) and active in the NPI registry since December 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255706818
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH SPECKER IVCredential: CRNA
Location Address3333 W DEYOUNG STMarion, IL 62959-5884
Mailing Address1616 W Main St Ste 508Marion, IL 62959-1146 · (228) 861-1192 · Fax (618) 997-1122
Phone(228) 861-1192
Fax(618) 997-1122
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1255706818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209013614
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
3333 W DEYOUNG ST, Marion, IL 62959
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12 S Hospital DrMurphysboro, IL 62966-3333 · Phone (618) 684-3156 · Fax (618) 529-0529
Location 2201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948-3631 · Phone (618) 942-2171 · Fax (618) 351-4919
Location 3405 W Jackson StCarbondale, IL 62901-1462 · Phone (618) 549-0721 · Fax (618) 529-0449
Location 4818 E Broadway StSparta, IL 62286-1820 · Phone (618) 443-1337 · Fax (618) 443-1383

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Specker Iv Crna 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 ID3870892961
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160425000002
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Specker reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Marion Anesthesia Company LLC
0.7 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3003 CIVIC CIRCLE BLVD
Marion, IL 62959
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790721579 (618) 993-1112
Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp
11 mi
Internal Medicine
1239 E MAIN ST
Carbondale, IL 62901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 702 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770656837 (618) 457-5200
Sparta Community Hospital
46 mi
Critical Access
818 E BROADWAY ST
Sparta, IL 62286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548216476 (618) 443-2177
Sparta Community Hospital D/B/A Quality Healthcare Clinics
46 mi
Multi-Specialty
818 E. BROADWAY STREET
Sparta, IL 62286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114984226 (618) 443-1337
Memorial Hospital
47 mi
Critical Access
1900 STATE ST
Chester, IL 62233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851390132 (618) 826-4581
Northstar Anesthesia Of Illinois, LLC
571 mi
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962822395 (817) 583-7421

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
17 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Herrin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Herrin, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140011
Location201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948 · Williamson County
Emergency services

Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

Acute Care Hospitals · Carbondale, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140164
Location405 W JacksonCarbondale, IL 62901 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphysboro, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141334
Location2 South Hospital DriveMurphysboro, IL 62966 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62959 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
$127.46 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

85.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.85
Improvement Activities40

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.

DAVID I BLUE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7000
MADISON TOWERS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7918
DR. KATIE BARNETT M.D.
Anesthesiology
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (270) 832-1419
MARION HOSPITAL CORPORATION
General Acute Care Hospital
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7000
CAMELA HORMAN
Occupational Therapist
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7907
MRS. MICHELLE DEANE MC LAIN APN
Nurse Practitioner
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7947
DR. ZAID ANWAR AL-DAHABRAH MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7000
ILLINOIS HOSPITALIST PARTNERS, LLC
Hospitalist
3333 W DEYOUNG ST
MARION, IL 62959
Williamson County (618) 998-7000

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 Joseph Specker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Specker is 1255706818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2015.

Where is Joseph Specker located?

Joseph Specker practices at 3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959. The listed phone number is (228) 861-1192.

What is Joseph Specker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joseph Specker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Specker 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Specker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Specker reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Marion Anesthesia Company LLC (Marion, IL), Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp (Carbondale, IL), Sparta Community Hospital (Sparta, IL), Sparta Community Hospital D/B/A Quality Healthcare Clinics (Sparta, IL), Memorial Hospital (Chester, IL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Joseph Specker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joseph Specker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Specker is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale and St Joseph Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Specker was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.