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- 1807 1St St, Coal Valley, IL 61240
About Dr. Sowards
Based in Coal Valley, IL, Rhonda J. Sowards, MD is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Rhonda graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2004. Medicare claims data shows Rhonda provided 339 services to 327 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. NPI 1326062621 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (309) 256-8597
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1807 1ST ST
Coal Valley, IL 61240
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
- Spider or insect sting reaction
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerously low blood sugar
- Dangerous high blood sugar
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Women's Health
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Ectopic pregnancy
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
- Angioedema
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Blood & Circulation
- Deep vein thrombosis
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Emergency
- Corneal abrasion
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
- Blood Clot in Lung
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Lungs & Breathing
- Collapsed lung
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Spine & Back
- Severe back pain
Urinary & Kidney
- Kidney stones
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
- Paracentesis
Breathing & Airway
- Emergency intubation
- Breathing Treatment
Critical Care
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
- Blood transfusion
Diagnostic testing
- Rapid flu test
Diagnostics
- Rapid blood work
- Lumbar puncture
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest Needle Decompression
Medications
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
- Emergency epinephrine injection
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
- Moderate dental sedation
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Orthopedic Procedures
- Joint injection or aspiration
Supportive Care
- IV fluids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
339 services · 327 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
163 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
116 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
30 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
17 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | Office visit | 99292 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sowards?
Dr. Sowards is an emergency physician in Coal Valley, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sowards's address?
Dr. Sowards is listed at 1807 1St St, Coal Valley, IL 61240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sowards?
The number on file is (309) 256-8597. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sowards?
Dr. Sowards's National Provider Identifier is 1326062621. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Sowards train?
Dr. Sowards attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sowards have?
Dr. Sowards has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Sowards perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sowards the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sowards's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sowards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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