LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
NPI 1164595153
Internal Medicine in Springfield, MO

Active since November 16, 2006
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST, STE. 201, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807(417) 269-4450(417) 269-4470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Sep 27, 2024, Apr 11, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lester E Cox Medical Centers NPPES

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

LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS (NPI 1164595153), doing business as Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Springfield, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Brock Shamel, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164595153
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameLESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
Location Address960 E WALNUT LAWN ST, STE. 201Springfield, MO 65807-7506
Mailing AddressPo Box 7411626Chicago, IL 60674-5626 · (417) 730-6430 · Fax (417) 269-7567
Fax(417) 269-4470
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrock ShamelVice President · (417) 269-4368
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1164595153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST, Springfield, MO 65807

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsAdult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
Doing Business AsRegional Services

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid500398300MO
Other675Blue

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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)

Lester E Cox Medical Centers is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

24

Medicare enrollment records show 24 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner14
Endocrinology7
Family Practice1
Internal Medicine1
Ophthalmology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 24
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326751793
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-3900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265192256
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1437446267
960 E. WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083382915
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1205219821
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356441851
960 E. WALNUT LAWN ST SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1275898017
960 E. WALNUT LAWN STREET SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376114926
960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1154513752
960 E. WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275896326
960 E WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1225054109
960 E WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609066950
960 E WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1831198993
960 E WALNUT LAWN SUITE 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801466784
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992465199
3801 S NATIONAL AVE FL 9
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-5158
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508750274
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063820421
3801 S. NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-5158
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780341321
3801 S NATIONAL AVE FL 9
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-5158
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1558590513
3801 S NATIONAL AVE 9TH FLOOR
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-5158
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518683572
1087 N CEDAR RIDGE AVE
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 350-4632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.4 mi
See all 24 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 Lester E Cox Medical Centers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester E Cox Medical Centers is 1164595153. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006. The provider is doing business as Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists and Regional Services.

Where is Lester E Cox Medical Centers located?

Lester E Cox Medical Centers is located at 960 E Walnut Lawn St Ste. 201, Springfield, MO 65807. The listed phone number is (417) 269-4450.

What is Lester E Cox Medical Centers's specialty?

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

Is Lester E Cox Medical Centers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lester E Cox Medical Centers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lester E Cox Medical Centers?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 24 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers. 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 Nurse Practitioner (14), Endocrinology (7) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lester E Cox Medical Centers accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Lester E Cox Medical Centers 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 Lester E Cox Medical Centers was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.