Joseph Pale, MD
NPI 1134495658 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Freeport, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Pale, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Freeport, IL (NPI 1134495658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134495658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1134495658 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
458 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 259 | $169 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 172 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 27 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 83 | 77 |
| Cephalexin | 66 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 34 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 25 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 20 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 Health Center DrMattoon, IL 61938-4644Phone: (217) 258-2551
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-29
- Last updated
- 2026-04-21
- Certified
- 2026-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Pale's NPI number?
- Joseph Pale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134495658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Pale's specialty?
- Joseph Pale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Pale located?
- Joseph Pale's practice location on file with NPPES is 1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032-4864.
- What is Joseph Pale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Pale is (877) 600-0346.
- Does Joseph Pale accept Medicare?
- Joseph Pale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Pale's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Pale's NPI (1134495658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.