Quick answers
- Does Belinda Kakos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Belinda Kakos 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 Belinda Kakos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 218 Original Medicare patients and 355 services for Belinda Kakos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Belinda Kakos's NPI number?
- 1316111263. 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 Belinda Kakos, 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 | 218 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 355 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)148 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)132 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)35 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)34 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety42%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Belinda Kakos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Belinda Kakos 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.
- Harrisburg Medical CenterHarrisburg, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140210
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- Memorial HospitalLogansport, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150072
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140164
- St Joseph Memorial HospitalMurphysboro, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141334
Practice locations
Addresses where Belinda Kakos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 Michigan AveLoganport, IN 46947 (574) 753‑7541
- 201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948 (618) 942‑2171
- 405 W Jackson StCarbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549‑0721
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Belinda Kakos as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP334 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Professionals of Indiana PC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Loganport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Loganport, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316111263 |
| 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