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Active NPI 1134495658 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Rudolph Pale , MD

Emergency Medicine • Freeport, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Pale, MD is a registered Emergency Medicine practitioner in Freeport, IL. With approximately 14 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Pale provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1045 W STEPHENSON ST.

Dr. Pale maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Emergency Care Services Inc, Freeport Memorial Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1045 W Stephenson St

Freeport, IL 610324864

Telephone 8776000346
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Freeport Memorial Hospital Facility NPI 1447228788

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Freeport, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -17.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.4 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Freeport, IL (3389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pale (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Freeport Specialty Average (31.4 Years) 31.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
259 249 $1386.55 $168.69
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
172 168 $941.56 $116.10
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
27 26 $593.15 $68.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-21
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License NY 1134495658

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License IL 036-142229

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License OH 35.136054

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Emergency Care Services Inc

2600 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 436163207

Phone: 4196967411

Freeport Memorial Hospital

1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 610324864

Phone: 8155996000

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 Health Center Dr

Mattoon, IL 619384644

Phone: 2172582551

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Dietitian, Registered

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Princess Nicole Cabuhat , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1063344323

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Dr. Syed Haq , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1063655686

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Pamela Hahn , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1063683225

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kaitlin Enright

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1073444386
Kisha Turner , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083045231

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 10, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 10, 2017

Registered at 1045 W STEPHENSON ST, FREEPORT, IL 610324864 (Tel: 8776000346)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 10, 2017

Registered at 420 E 70TH ST, APT 8F, NEW YORK, NY 100215320 (Tel: 6465300161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 10, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH PALE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 10, 2017

Emergency Medicine (License #1134495658 in NY)

NPI Profile Active March 29, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2012

Registered at 420 E 70TH ST, APT 8F, NEW YORK, NY 100215320 (Tel: 6465300161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2012

Registered at 420 E 70TH ST, APT 8F, NEW YORK, NY 100215320 (Tel: 6465300161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2012

Recorded as JOSEPH PALE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 29, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134495658
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 29, 2012
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

420 E 70th St, Apt 8f

New York, NY 100215320

Phone: 6465300161

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.