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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Joseph Specker's specialty?

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

Q: 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 2 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.

Active since December 08, 2015Accepts 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: August 09, 2026.

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

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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 affiliated with Herrin Hospital, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

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 1405 W Jackson StCarbondale, IL 62901-1462 · Phone (618) 549-0721 · Fax (618) 529-0449

Location 2818 E Broadway StSparta, IL 62286-1820 · Phone (618) 443-1337 · Fax (618) 443-1383

Location 3201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948-3631 · Phone (618) 942-2171 · Fax (618) 351-4919

Location 42 S Hospital DrMurphysboro, IL 62966-3333 · Phone (618) 684-3156 · Fax (618) 529-0529

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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

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

Quality

79.85

Improvement Activities

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

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