Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Robert Dons

MD · Endocrinology · University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb)
102 W KENWOOD AVE
LOWR LEVEL
Decatur, IL 62526
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 53+ Years Practicing
82
Medicare Patients / yr
3
Procedures Billed
53
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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What Dr. Dons Does

Dr. Dons served 82 Medicare patients across 95 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 87% below the average Endocrinology in Illinois (637 patients across 233 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)4635
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)2929
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)2018

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Dons 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. Dons 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.

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Decatur, IL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Medical Center

Springfield, IL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Dons practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Dons offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 102 W KENWOOD AVE, LOWR LEVEL, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 545-8000

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% 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

1.9766

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 62526, IL

If Dr. Dons isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 62526, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sufyan SaidEndocrinology1.2K<1 mi
Rama PoolaEndocrinology9213.8 mi
Poornima JayaramaiahEndocrinology9323.8 mi
Mariam Murtaza AliEndocrinology17337.5 mi
Talmas Amorim FernandesEndocrinology37.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Robert Dons: Common Questions

Does Dr. Dons accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Dons is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Dons depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 62526, IL →
Where is Dr. Dons's office?
Dr. Dons practices at 102 W KENWOOD AVE, LOWR LEVEL, Decatur, IL 62526. Phone: (217) 545-8000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Dons accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (217) 545-8000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 62526, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Dons offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Dons as offering telehealth. Call the office at (217) 545-8000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Dons?
Dr. Dons graduated in 1973 and has been practicing for approximately 53 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Dons treated 82 Medicare patients across 3 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Dons is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (217) 545-8000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

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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