Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Springfield, MO

Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and his current practice location is 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 820-2829.

Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2004003501) 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 1144367897.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii, MD
1235 E Cherokee St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2203
(417) 820-2829
(417) 820-8852

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph C Bethea Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience24 Years
Location1235 E Cherokee St, 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 Ralph C Bethea Iii attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144367897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800859075
  • Enrollment ID: I20041109000248

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144367897NPI-NPPES
175118OtherMOMO BLUE SHIELD
159212001MedicaidAR
83131OtherARARK BLUE SHIELD
209293117MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2004003501 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities7416865845933

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 Ralph C Bethea Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245277631
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031104000060
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972771657
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031218000354

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 Ralph C Bethea Iii 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 Ralph C Bethea Iii, MD
Po Box 2580,
Springfield, MO 65801-2580

Ph: (417) 829-4620
Dr Ralph C Bethea Iii, MD
1235 E Cherokee St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2203

Ph: (417) 820-2829

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Springfield, MO

Dr. Dawn E Zablocki, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-2829    Fax: 417-820-8852
Jeffrey Gunderson, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-269-4550    
Dr. David M Delahay Jr., MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-2829    Fax: 417-820-8852
Dr. Claude Merrill Ashby, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-6863    
Dr. Youssef Y. Yassa, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-2829    Fax: 417-820-8852
Dr. Steven A Ellis, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-2829    Fax: 417-820-8852
Kent Schaller, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-269-4550    

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