CHERYL GERTSCH FNP-BC
NPI 1871056309
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Freeport, IL

Q: What is Cheryl Gertsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Gertsch is 1871056309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2019.

Q: What is Cheryl Gertsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheryl Gertsch was last updated on April 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 April 11, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

25 N HARLEM AVE, FREEPORT, IL 61032(815) 599-7110(815) 599-7679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2020, Apr 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Cheryl Gertsch Fnp-bc NPPES

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

CHERYL GERTSCH FNP-BC (NPI 1871056309) is an individual family provider in Freeport, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209019246) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871056309

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameCHERYL GERTSCHCredential: FNP-BC

Location Address25 N HARLEM AVEFreeport, IL 61032-3801

Mailing AddressPo Box 268Freeport, IL 61032-0268 · (815) 599-7925

Phone(815) 599-7110

Fax(815) 599-7679

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1871056309 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 209019246

25 N HARLEM AVE, Freeport, IL 61032

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include MercyCare, MercyCare Health Plans, Quartz.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

Cheryl Gertsch Fnp-bc 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 ID6709119878

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190604001747

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 Cheryl Gertsch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation

1.4 mi

Family Medicine

1036 W STEPHENSON ST
Freeport, IL 61032

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

NPI 1457337016 (815) 599-6000

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 7

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349

An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.

34 services26 patients

Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350

An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.

30 services29 patients

Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 99347

An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.

26 services18 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

25 services19 patients

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348

An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.

23 services19 patients

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.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Fhn Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Freeport, IL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140160

Location1045 West Stephenson StreetFreeport, IL 61032 · Stephenson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61032 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.

82.57/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

87.59

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.04

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

4 suppliers25 claims25 services$69.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier46 claims46 services$918.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers17 claims22 services$8.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$13.08 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

1 supplier24 claims24 services$117.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier29 claims31 services$34.95 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 10

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

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