Rebecca E Puher, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Rebecca E Puher is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Urbana, IL with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rebecca E Puher, DO specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Urbana, IL in group practice. Trained at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3880dNPPES updated 2015-10-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.15%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45 pts)
50.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
77
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
341
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $66k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$90 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Rebecca E Puher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
611 W. Park St. Bwpc, Urbana, IL 61801-2500
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Rebecca E Puher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rebecca E Puher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Urbana required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rebecca E Puher
NPI records show Dr. Puher as active with telehealth listed in Urbana, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (217) 326-4446.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801-2500
Mailing Address
611 W. Park St. Bwpc, Urbana, IL 61801-2500
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