Eric Kuhns, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Sterling, IL

Eric Kuhns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Sterling, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cgh Medical Center and his current practice location is 100 E. Lefevre Road, Sterling, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 625-0400.

Eric Kuhns is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036102916) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699725549.

Contact Information

Eric Kuhns, MD
100 E. Lefevre Road,
Sterling, IL 61081-1279
(815) 625-0400
(815) 625-6728

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric Kuhns
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location100 E. Lefevre Road, Sterling, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Eric Kuhns attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699725549
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820074073
  • Enrollment ID: I20040628000897

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric Kuhns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699725549NPI-NPPES
036102916MedicaidIL
080165099OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036102916 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cgh Home NursingSterling, ILHome health agency
Hospice Of The Rock River VallSterling, ILHospice
Cgh Medical CenterSterling, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cgh Medical Center6103723267161

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Eric Kuhns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCgh Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902854623
PECOS PAC ID: 6103723267
Enrollment ID: O20031217000054

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Eric Kuhns is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Eric Kuhns, MD
100 E. Lefevre Road,
Sterling, IL 61081-1279

Ph: (815) 625-0400
Eric Kuhns, MD
100 E. Lefevre Road,
Sterling, IL 61081-1279

Ph: (815) 625-0400

Reviews and Comments


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Marcia Jones, M.D.
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Phong Dao Lam Dang, M.D.
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Hasmukh P Shah, M.D.
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Iyad A Jundi, M.D.
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Paul Steinke, DO
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Phone: 815-625-4790    

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