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DR. WILLIAM CHOTAS M.D.
NPI 1588058838
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Carbondale, IL

Q: What is William Chotas's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Chotas is 1588058838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2015.

Q: What is William Chotas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Chotas was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days 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 March 25, 2015PECOS Enrolled

405 W JACKSON ST, CARBONDALE, IL 62901(618) 549-0721(618) 529-0549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2026, Dec 17, 2025, Aug 14, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. William Chotas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM CHOTAS M.D. (NPI 1588058838) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Carbondale, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036169441) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588058838

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM CHOTASCredential: M.D.

Location Address405 W JACKSON STCarbondale, IL 62901-1462

Mailing AddressPo Box 3988Carbondale, IL 62902-3988 · (618) 457-5200

Phone(618) 549-0721

Fax(618) 529-0549

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026

✔ NPI 1588058838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036169441✔ Licensed in FL · ME136487

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 036169441 (IL)

405 W JACKSON ST, Carbondale, IL 62901

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605-4309 · Phone (352) 333-4000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. William Chotas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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

Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp

1.0 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

Northwestern Medical Center Inc

969 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

133 FAIRFIELD ST
Saint Albans, VT 05478

Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
184 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538442199 (802) 524-5911

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

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.

MR. LUKAS WARD PA

Physician Assistant

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

RUPAL PARMAR M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

SCOTT A. COOPER M.D.

Emergency Medicine

405 W JACKSON ST, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

LONG HA HUYNH M.D., PH.D.

Anesthesiology

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

MS. BRITNEY NICOLE ARNOLD PA-C

Physician Assistant

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

MR. DAN EDWARD MILLER CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

KARA KUHLMAN

Pharmacist

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

AMANDA M RYDEN MD

Emergency Medicine

405 W JACKSON ST
CARBONDALE, IL 62901

Jackson County (618) 549-0721

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 William Chotas's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Chotas is 1588058838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2015.

Where is William Chotas located?

William Chotas practices at 405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901. The listed phone number is (618) 549-0721.

What is William Chotas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is William Chotas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Chotas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Chotas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Chotas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp (Carbondale, IL) and Northwestern Medical Center Inc (Saint Albans, VT). 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 William Chotas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Chotas accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list William Chotas 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Chotas was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days 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.