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Anesthesiology

Erik K. Kooba, MD

Works at hospitals in Effingham, IL · Bloomington, IL · Decatur, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Erik K. Kooba, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521. Phone: (217) 464-2966. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erik K. Kooba had 687 Original Medicare patients and 799 services. NPI 1477503167. 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 Erik K. Kooba, 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 Erik K. Kooba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik K. Kooba 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 Erik K. Kooba see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 687 Original Medicare patients and 799 services for Erik K. Kooba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erik K. Kooba's NPI number?
1477503167. 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 Erik K. Kooba, 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 patients687
Services billed to Medicare799
Different services or procedures87
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)111 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)75 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)74 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)49 services
  5. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)45 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Erik K. Kooba works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik K. Kooba 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.

  • St Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140032
  • St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140162
  • St Marys HospitalDecatur, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140166

Practice locations

Addresses where Erik K. Kooba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erik K. Kooba as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North American Partners in Anesthesia Illinois LLC431 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Decatur

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

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Other clinicians in North American Partners in Anesthesia Illinois LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Toledo College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477503167
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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