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Pathology

Dana L. Altenburger, MD

Works at hospitals in Normal, IL · Eureka, IL · Urbana, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Dana L. Altenburger, MD is a pathologist at 101 S Major St, Eureka, IL 61530. Phone: (309) 304-2128. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dana L. Altenburger had 851 Original Medicare patients and 1,837 services. NPI 1003067661. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dana L. Altenburger, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Dana L. Altenburger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dana L. Altenburger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Dana L. Altenburger see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 851 Original Medicare patients and 1,837 services for Dana L. Altenburger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dana L. Altenburger's NPI number?
1003067661. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Dana L. Altenburger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients851
Services billed to Medicare1,837
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)543 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)194 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination (88300)146 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)132 services
  5. Protein measurement, serum (84165)117 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Dana L. Altenburger works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dana L. Altenburger at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Carle Bromenn Medical CenterNormal, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140127
  • Carle Eureka HospitalEureka, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141309
  • Carle Foundation HospitalUrbana, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140091
  • Gibson Community HospitalGibson City, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141317
  • St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140162

Practice locations

Addresses where Dana L. Altenburger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dana L. Altenburger as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carle Health Care Incorporated1,666 clinicians in the group
  • K M B S C3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carle Health Care Incorporated

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNortheastern Ohio University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003067661
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians