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RHONDA JO SOWARDS MD
NPI 1326062621
Emergency Medicine in Coal Valley, IL

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1807 1ST ST, COAL VALLEY, IL 61240(309) 256-8597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Rhonda Jo Sowards Md NPPES

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

RHONDA JO SOWARDS MD (NPI 1326062621) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Coal Valley, Illinois, licensed in Iowa (36437) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Rock Island, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326062621
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRHONDA JO SOWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address1807 1ST STCoal Valley, IL 61240-9347
Mailing Address1807 1st StCoal Valley, IL 61240-9347 · (309) 256-8597
Phone(309) 256-8597
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1326062621 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 36437
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.
1807 1ST ST, Coal Valley, IL 61240
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Other Identifiers 9

Other36437IA · State Medical License
OtherP00411063IA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PINI20227IA
Medicare PINK38820IL
Medicare PINP00411063IA
Medicare UPINI69308
OtherP00616056IA · Rr Medicare
Other01071IA · Wellmark Bcbs
Medicare PINI19967IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

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

Rhonda Jo Sowards 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 ID4880796044
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070219000826
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rhonda Sowards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Trinity Medical Center
6.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
2701 17TH ST
Rock Island, IL 61201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa and Illinois enrollments
  • 138 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568414134 (309) 779-5000
Unity Healthcare
31 mi
Internal Medicine
1518 MULBERRY AVE
Muscatine, IA 52761
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629122742 (563) 264-9424

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 5

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.
163 services158 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.
116 services112 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
30 services30 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.
17 services16 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Trinity Rock Island

Acute Care Hospitals · Rock Island, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140280
Location2701 17th StRock Island, IL 61201 · Rock Island County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trinity Muscatine

Acute Care Hospitals · Muscatine, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160013
Location1518 Mulberry AvenueMuscatine, IA 52761 · Muscatine County
Emergency services

Trinity - Bettendorf

Acute Care Hospitals · Bettendorf, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160104
Location4500 Utica Ridge RoadBettendorf, IA 52722 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61240 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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 Rhonda Sowards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rhonda Sowards is 1326062621. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Rhonda Sowards located?

Rhonda Sowards practices at 1807 1st St, Coal Valley, IL 61240. The listed phone number is (309) 256-8597.

What is Rhonda Sowards's specialty?

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

Is Rhonda Sowards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rhonda Sowards 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 Rhonda Sowards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rhonda Sowards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Trinity Medical Center (Rock Island, IL) and Unity Healthcare (Muscatine, IA). 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 Rhonda Sowards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rhonda Sowards accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Rhonda Sowards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rhonda Sowards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rhonda Sowards is affiliated with Trinity Rock Island, Trinity Muscatine and Trinity - Bettendorf.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rhonda Sowards was last updated on October 3, 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.