Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard B. Chodash work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard B. Chodash at 1 hospital: St Marys Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard B. Chodash see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Effingham, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard B. Chodash's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard B. Chodash accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard B. Chodash accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Howard B. Chodash offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard B. Chodash offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Howard B. Chodash?
- (217) 540-2350, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard B. Chodash's NPI number?
- 1295720027. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard B. Chodash works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard B. Chodash at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- St Marys HospitalDecatur, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140166
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard B. Chodash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 900 W Temple AveEffingham, IL 62401 (217) 540‑2350
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard B. Chodash as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- HSHS Medical Group Inc219 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295720027 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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