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GEMECHIS DIREBA MD
NPI 1275207045
Internal Medicine in Urbana, IL

Active since August 05, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 W PARK ST, URBANA, IL 61801(217) 337-2000(217) 337-3715 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2025, Aug 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gemechis Direba Md NPPES

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

GEMECHIS DIREBA MD (NPI 1275207045) is an individual internal medicine provider in Urbana, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036168269) and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275207045
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGEMECHIS DIREBACredential: MD
Location Address1400 W PARK STUrbana, IL 61801-2334
Mailing Address1400 W Park StUrbana, IL 61801-2334 · (217) 337-2000 · Fax (217) 337-3715
Phone(217) 337-2000
Fax(217) 337-3715
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1275207045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036168269
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1400 W PARK ST, Urbana, IL 61801
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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

Gemechis Direba Md 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 ID8729515036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241227002221
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
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.
43 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Carle Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Urbana, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140091
Location611 West Park StreetUrbana, IL 61801 · Champaign County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140093
Location812 N Logan AveDanville, IL 61832 · Vermilion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61801 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
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

ELIZABETH JOY MASTERS MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2676
SANCTUARY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (469) 401-2386
VENUGOPAL POLASANI MD
Anesthesiology
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2000
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Ambulance (Land Transport)
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 443-5000
LARS GRANT M.D.
Family Medicine
1400 W PARK ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2131
DR. TIMOTHY AARON COLE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2861
FELIX J CIMAKASKY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2000
CRAWFORD AVENUE ANESTHESIA PROVIDER SERVICES URBANA, LLC
Anesthesiology
1400 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 337-2000

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 Gemechis Direba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gemechis Direba is 1275207045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2021.

Where is Gemechis Direba located?

Gemechis Direba practices at 1400 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801. The listed phone number is (217) 337-2000.

What is Gemechis Direba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Gemechis Direba enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gemechis Direba 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.

Is Gemechis Direba affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gemechis Direba is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital and Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gemechis Direba was last updated on September 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.