SOUTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE
NPI 1053351668
Internal Medicine in Liberal, KS

Active since June 08, 2006
315 W 15TH ST, LIBERAL, KS 67901(620) 624-1651(620) 629-2472 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Southwest Internal Medicine NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOUTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1053351668) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Liberal, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists William Ermann, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053351668
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address315 W 15TH STLiberal, KS 67901-2455
Mailing Address315 W 15th Street, Po Box 1340Liberal, KS 67905-1340 · (620) 624-1651 · Fax (620) 629-2472
Fax(620) 629-2472
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialWilliam ErmannCeo · (620) 629-6400
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1053351668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
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.
315 W 15TH ST, Liberal, KS 67901

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSouthwest Internal Medicine

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified110408KS · Professional Group

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southwest Internal Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

76

Medicare enrollment records show 76 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southwest Internal Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 13

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)21
Diagnostic Radiology19
Nurse Practitioner11
General Surgery5
Hospitalist5
Internal Medicine3
Orthopedic Surgery3
Anesthesiology2
5 other specialties7

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 76
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1811702301
315 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1651
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1689612889
305 W 15TH ST STE 101
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0732
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285450361
305 W 15TH ST STE 102
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 417-7577
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1851564462
305 W 15TH ST STE 204
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-4946
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1083793087
305 W 15TH ST SUITE 204
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-4946
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1114152121
305 W 15TH ST STE 101
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0732
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1447317813
305 W 15TH ST STE 204
Liberal, KS 67901
(206) 244-9466
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104418458
305 W 15TH ST STE 102
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 417-7578
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1891743845
305 W 15TH ST STE 104
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-9637
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659559540
305 W 15TH ST STE 205
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-4946
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104325216
305 W 15TH ST STE 104
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-9637
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821182460
222 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-3811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1942252077
222 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-3811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
NPI 1326082959
15TH AT PERSHING
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1651
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1932143039
15TH AT PERSHING
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1651
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1710261961
315 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 629-6477
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134998669
555 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0702
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689543241
555 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0702
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1396785903
555 W 15TH ST
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0702
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1417145913
13 VILLAGE PLZ
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-0604
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
See all 76 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Southwest Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Medical Center is 1053351668. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Southwest Internal Medicine.

Where is Southwest Medical Center located?

Southwest Medical Center is located at 315 W 15th St, Liberal, KS 67901. The listed phone number is (620) 624-1651.

What is Southwest Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Southwest Medical Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Medical Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Medical Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 76 clinicians in 13 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southwest Medical Center. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (21), Diagnostic Radiology (19) and Nurse Practitioner (11). Of these, 12 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southwest Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Southwest Medical Center as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southwest Medical Center was last updated on December 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.