Chad Defrain, MD
NPI 1962511931 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Springfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Defrain, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Springfield, IL (NPI 1962511931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962511931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036115320 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,544 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 926 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 425 | $26 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 182 | $26 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 146 | $17 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 105 | $33 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 102 | $16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2023-08-02
- Certified
- 2023-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Defrain's NPI number?
- Chad Defrain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962511931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Defrain's specialty?
- Chad Defrain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chad Defrain located?
- Chad Defrain's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62769-1000.
- What is Chad Defrain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Defrain is (217) 544-6464.
- Does Chad Defrain accept Medicare?
- Chad Defrain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Defrain's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Defrain's NPI (1962511931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.