Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Spraul accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Spraul 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 Joseph W. Spraul see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,979 Original Medicare patients and 5,429 services for Joseph W. Spraul. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Spraul's NPI number?
- 1134172141. 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 Joseph W. Spraul, 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 patients | 1,979 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,429 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)738 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)694 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)624 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)611 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)546 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Joseph W. Spraul works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Spraul 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.
- Crawford Memorial HospitalRobinson, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141343
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140189
- St Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140032
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Spraul is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Health Ctr DrMattoon, IL 61938 (217) 258‑2525
- 1000 N Allen StRobinson, IL 62454 (217) 347‑2933
- 903 Medical Park DrEffingham, IL 62401 (217) 347‑2933
- 911 Stacey Burk DrFlora, IL 62839 (618) 662‑2131
- 929 Stacey Burk DrFlora, IL 62839 (618) 662‑2131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Spraul as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center419 clinicians in the group
- County of Clay76 clinicians in the group
- Effingham Ophthalmology Associates, Ltd.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134172141 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians