Quick answers
- Does Edward H. Kolb accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward H. Kolb 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 Edward H. Kolb see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 438 Original Medicare patients and 1,816 services for Edward H. Kolb. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward H. Kolb's NPI number?
- 1538168786. 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 Edward H. Kolb, 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 | 438 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,816 |
| Different services or procedures | 100 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)222 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)98 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)88 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)65 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)63 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Edward H. Kolb works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward H. Kolb 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.
- Carle Bromenn Medical CenterNormal, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140127
- Gibson Community HospitalGibson City, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141317
- Hopedale HospitalHopedale, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141330
- Saint James HospitalPontiac, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140161
- St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140162
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward H. Kolb is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 107 Tremont StHoepdale, IL 61747 (309) 449‑3321
- 1120 N Melvin StGibson City, IL 60936 (217) 784‑4251
- 1120 N Melvin St, Gibson Area Hospital OrthopaedicsGibson City, IL 60936 (217) 784‑4340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward H. Kolb as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gibson Community Hospital Association163 clinicians in the group
- Hopedale Medical Foundation12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gibson Community Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538168786 |
| 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