ERIC KUHNS M.D.
NPI 1699725549
Family Medicine in Sterling, IL

Q: What is Eric Kuhns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Kuhns is 1699725549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Q: What is Eric Kuhns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Kuhns was last updated on July 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

100 E. LEFEVRE ROAD, STERLING, IL 61081(815) 625-0400(815) 625-6728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Eric Kuhns M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC KUHNS M.D. (NPI 1699725549) is an individual family medicine provider in Sterling, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036102916) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699725549

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameERIC KUHNSCredential: M.D.

Location Address100 E. LEFEVRE ROADSterling, IL 61081-1279

Mailing Address100 E. Lefevre RoadSterling, IL 61081-1279 · (815) 625-0400 · Fax (815) 625-6728

Phone(815) 625-0400

Fax(815) 625-6728

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2021

✔ NPI 1699725549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036102916

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

100 E. LEFEVRE ROAD, Sterling, IL 61081

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036102916IL

Other080165099Railroad Medicare

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

Eric Kuhns M.d. 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 ID8820074073

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040628000897

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Kuhns reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cgh Medical Center

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

100 E LE FEVRE RD
Sterling, IL 61081

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
356 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1902854623 (815) 625-0400

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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

716 services337 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

104 services89 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

92 services75 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

73 services73 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

46 services41 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

29 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dixon, IL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140012

Location403 E 1st StDixon, IL 61021 · Lee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cgh Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sterling, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number140043

Location100 East Lefevre RoadSterling, IL 61081 · Whiteside County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61081 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.

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

10 suppliers87 claims218 services$5.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

7 suppliers26 claims32 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims7,200 services$0.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier32 claims34 services$20.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers44 claims45 services$116.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers24 claims2,978 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

MARCIA JONES M.D.

Family Medicine