Dr William T Wester, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Springfield, MO

Dr William T Wester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers and his current practice location is 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 875-3800.

Dr William T Wester is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 110630) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669457917.

Contact Information

Dr William T Wester, MD
3555 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-7310
(417) 875-3800
(417) 875-3176

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William T Wester
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William T Wester attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669457917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456255355
  • Enrollment ID: I20031204000488

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William T Wester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669457917NPI-NPPES
964124838OtherMOMEDICARE PTAN
208301820MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 110630 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coxhealth At HomeSpringfield, MOHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health Of MissouriSpringfield, MOHome health agency
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lester E Cox Medical Centers8628092897224

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr William T Wester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLester E Cox Medical Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760405864
PECOS PAC ID: 8628092897
Enrollment ID: O20060116000342

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr William T Wester is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William T Wester, MD
3555 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-7310

Ph: (417) 875-3800
Dr William T Wester, MD
3555 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-7310

Ph: (417) 875-3800

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