DR. RICHARD ZACHARY BETTERS MD
NPI 1285926238
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Springfield, MO

Q: What is Richard Betters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Betters is 1285926238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2011.

Q: What is Richard Betters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Betters was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since May 10, 2011PECOS Enrolled

3801 S NATIONAL AVE, DIV PED CRITICAL CARE MED, STE 1200, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807(417) 269-4850(417) 269-4852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Dec 23, 2022, Aug 3, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Richard Zachary Betters Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD ZACHARY BETTERS MD (NPI 1285926238) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2021030364) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285926238

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD ZACHARY BETTERSCredential: MD

Location Address3801 S NATIONAL AVE, DIV PED CRITICAL CARE MED, STE 1200Springfield, MO 65807-5210

Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (417) 269-4850 · Fax (417) 269-4852

Phone(417) 269-4850

Fax(417) 269-4852

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2022

✔ NPI 1285926238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0203X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2021030364

Definition

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2021030364 (MO)

3801 S NATIONAL AVE, Springfield, MO 65807

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Zachary Betters Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

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