Quick answers
- Does Sylvia L. Rael accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sylvia L. Rael 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 Sylvia L. Rael see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 738 Original Medicare patients and 1,586 services for Sylvia L. Rael. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sylvia L. Rael's NPI number?
- 1386648095. 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 Sylvia L. Rael, 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 | 738 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,586 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)381 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)211 services
- Home sleep test (hst) with type iii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ecg/heart rate and 1 oxygen saturation (G0399)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)75 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Atrial fibrillation35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Sylvia L. Rael works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sylvia L. Rael 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.
- Methodist Fremont HealthFremont, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280077
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
- The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280040
Practice locations
Addresses where Sylvia L. Rael is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Edmundson Pl, 306 Methodist Physicians Clinic Heart CareCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 396‑7787
- 10060 Regency CirOmaha, NE 68114 (402) 354‑1570
- 1120 N 103rd Plaza, 200 Cardiothoracic SurgeryOmaha, NE 68114 (402) 354‑0400
- 1120 N 103rd PlzOmaha, NE 68114
- 16120 W Dodge RdOmaha, NE 68118 (402) 354‑0550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sylvia L. Rael as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Clinic Inc561 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Council Bluffs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Council Bluffs, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386648095 |
| 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