Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Pale, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Freeport, IL

  • NPI 1134495658
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1045 W Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 610324864
(877) 600-0346
Mailing address
420 E 70Th St, Apt 8F
New York, NY 100215320

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 24, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #1134495658 · Ohio #35.136054

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134495658. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
527
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$75,432
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 261 253 $172
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 192 179 $118
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 55 51 $71
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 19 19 $208

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
328
Patients
315
Total drug cost
$1,566
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 68 65 $478
Prednisone Generic 68 65 $116
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 39 38 $146
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 30 30 $87
Azithromycin Generic 23 23 $260
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 17 $84
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 17 14 $78
Levofloxacin Generic 14 14 $81
Metronidazole Generic 14 13 $73
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 13 13 $67

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Pale's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Pale practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Freeport, IL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Pale practice?
Dr. Joseph Pale practices at 1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 610324864. Office phone: 8776000346.
What is Dr. Joseph Pale's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Pale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134495658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Pale accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Pale accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Pale commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.