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Anesthesiology

Shaila P. Kechter, MD

Works at hospitals in Rockford, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Shaila P. Kechter, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103. Phone: (815) 971-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shaila P. Kechter had 48 Original Medicare patients and 53 services. NPI 1922075944. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 · Directions
  • Phone: (815) 971‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Javon Bea Hospital
  • Group practice: Rockford Health Physicians
  • Medical school: graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shaila P. Kechter, 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 Shaila P. Kechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shaila P. Kechter 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 Shaila P. Kechter see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 53 services for Shaila P. Kechter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shaila P. Kechter's NPI number?
1922075944. 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 Shaila P. Kechter, 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 patients48
Services billed to Medicare53
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)12 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%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%

Hospitals where Shaila P. Kechter works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shaila P. Kechter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shaila P. Kechter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shaila P. Kechter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rockford Health Physicians521 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Rockford

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

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Other clinicians in Rockford Health Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922075944
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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. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  3. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians