Quick answers
- Does Rachel L. Michels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel L. Michels 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 Rachel L. Michels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 1,044 services for Rachel L. Michels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel L. Michels's NPI number?
- 1356059331. 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 Rachel L. Michels, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,044 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)478 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)231 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)80 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis71%
- Diabetes60%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Anxiety46%
Hospitals where Rachel L. Michels works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel L. Michels 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.
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- 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 Rachel L. Michels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2 S Hospital DrMurphysboro, IL 62966 (618) 684‑3156
- 315 S 13th St, Suite 3Herrin, IL 62948 (618) 988‑6157
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel L. Michels as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP334 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Murphysboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Murphysboro, IL — 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 | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356059331 |
| 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