DAVID F. SZOKE M.D. – NPI #1477531192
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

DAVID SZOKE is a physician located in BENTON, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477531192 to DAVID SZOKE on January 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DAVID SZOKE below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID F. SZOKE

NPI Number
1477531192
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID F. SZOKE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
905 WEST WASHINGTON
BENTON, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 435-5444 Fax: (618) 435-5447
Mailing address
309 W SAINT LOUIS ST STE C
WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896-2047
Phone: (618) 435-5444 Fax: (618) 435-5447
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 11, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
IL 036085242
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine
IL 036085242

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DAVID SZOKE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANKLIN HOSPITAL
      201 BAILEY LANE
      BENTON, IL 62812
    • HERRIN HOSPITAL
      201 S 14TH ST
      HERRIN, IL 62948
    • SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER
      1000 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE P O BOX 372
      MATTOON, IL 61938
    • SSM HEALTH - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      1 GOOD SAMARITAN WAY
      MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864

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