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Anesthesiology

Taften L. Kuhl, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincoln, IL · Springfield, IL · Taylorville, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Taften L. Kuhl, MD is an anesthesiologist at 701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781. Phone: (217) 788-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Taften L. Kuhl had 253 Original Medicare patients and 311 services. NPI 1225323942. 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 Taften L. Kuhl, 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 Taften L. Kuhl accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Taften L. Kuhl 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 Taften L. Kuhl see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 253 Original Medicare patients and 311 services for Taften L. Kuhl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Taften L. Kuhl's NPI number?
1225323942. 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 Taften L. Kuhl, 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 patients253
Services billed to Medicare311
Different services or procedures85
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)19 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)18 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)16 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)14 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)13 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Taften L. Kuhl works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Taften L. Kuhl 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Taften L. Kuhl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Memorial Medical Center136 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Memorial Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225323942
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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