LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
NPI 1184372674
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Springfield, MO

Active since March 14, 2022
3901 S FREMONT AVE FL 4, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 875-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Sep 30, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

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 1184372674), doing business as Coxhealth Gastroenterology, is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Springfield, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization lists Jacob Mcway, Executive Vp & Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184372674
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameLESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
Location Address3901 S FREMONT AVE FL 4Springfield, MO 65804-6538
Mailing AddressPo Box 7411626Chicago, IL 60674-5626
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJacob McwayExecutive Vp & Cfo · (417) 269-8811
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1184372674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
3901 S FREMONT AVE FL 4, Springfield, MO 65804

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCoxhealth Gastroenterology

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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

156

Medicare enrollment records show 156 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 90 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19

Nurse Practitioner55
Neurology21
Gastroenterology20
Pulmonary Disease10
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)9
Interventional Cardiology8
Hematology/Oncology7
Internal Medicine7
11 other specialties19

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 156
Gastroenterology
NPI 1740493162
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOSSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1033423744
3901 S FREMONT AVE FL 4
Springfield, MO 65804
(000) 000-0000
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649515917
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1639478662
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1114034345
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598933533
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1881637296
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1417990425
3901 S FREMONT AVE
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1093094260
3850 S NATIONAL AVE STE 520
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1356391064
3850 S NATIONAL AVE SUITE 520
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-2607
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790098580
3850 S NATIONAL AVE 520
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-2607
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1043254519
3800 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1417991894
3800 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1497796346
3800 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Cardiac Electrophysiology
NPI 1134221393
3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 160
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-2624
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1407967235
3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1588191498
3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1346370335
3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Neurology
NPI 1154364289
3801 S NATIONAL AVE SUITE 900
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1881183143
3555 S NATIONAL AVE STE 102
Springfield, MO 65807
(000) 000-0000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
See all 156 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 1184372674. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2022. The provider is doing business as CoxHealth Gastroenterology.

Where is Lester E Cox Medical Centers located?

Lester E Cox Medical Centers is located at 3901 S Fremont Ave Fl 4, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 875-3000.

What is Lester E Cox Medical Centers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

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), 156 clinicians in 19 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 (55), Neurology (21) and Gastroenterology (20). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 90 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.