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Dr. Rebecca Puher, DO
Urbana, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puher, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Rebecca Puher, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Urbana, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Puher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puher’s office at (217) 326-4446.
Is Dr. Puher board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Puher, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puher speak?
Dr. Puher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Puher typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Puher diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Puher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Puher typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Puher may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Puher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puher accept my insurance?
Dr. Puher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 326-4446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puher accept in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Puher in Urbana, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Puher's office located?
What is Dr. Puher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245499672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puher
What is Dr. Rebecca Puher's specialty?
Dr. Puher is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Urbana, IL.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Rebecca Puher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puher is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Bromenn Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Rebecca Puher accepting new patients in Urbana, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Puher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Puher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puher's office at (217) 326-4446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Puher?
Please contact Dr. Puher's office at (217) 326-4446 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Puher have?
Dr. Rebecca Puher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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