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John R. Killough
Charleston, IL 61920
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Killough
See which plans Dr. Killough accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Illinois, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Killough is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 61920, IL — the Podiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 61920, IL →Or call the office at (217) 348-3339 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Dr. Killough Does
Dr. Killough served 2,625 Medicare patients across 6,677 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 201% above the average Podiatry in Illinois (872 patients across 715 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213) | 1,244 | 554 |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721) | 1,137 | 403 |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720) | 1,120 | 358 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127) | 928 | 291 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203) | 464 | 464 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Killough billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Killough is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Dr. Killough practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Killough offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 1301 DEERPATH, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 348-3339
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 83% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Podiatry Doctors near 61920, IL
If Dr. Killough isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest podiatry doctors near 61920, IL:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin B. Nead | Podiatry | 391 | <1 mi |
| Lauren A. Kind | Podiatry | — | 5.2 mi |
| Lewis M. Wasserman | Podiatry | 5.9K | 8.2 mi |
| Charles Kind | Podiatry | — | 10.6 mi |
| Ryan J. Jorgenson | Podiatry | 4.8K | 37.9 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Killough takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 61920, IL →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Killough's office at (217) 348-3339 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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