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LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
NPI 1437543055
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Springfield, MO

Active since March 20, 2015
1000 E PRIMROSE ST, SUITE 270, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807(417) 882-6900(417) 882-8912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2026, Jun 18, 2025, Sep 30, 2024 and 4 more (7 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 1437543055), doing business as Coxhealth Primrose Ob-gyn, is a healthcare organization registered as an obstetrics & gynecology in Springfield, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Springfield and lists Brock Shamel, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437543055
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Legal Business NameLESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
Location Address1000 E PRIMROSE ST, SUITE 270Springfield, MO 65807-5154
Mailing AddressPo Box 7411626Chicago, IL 60674-5626 · (417) 730-6430 · Fax (417) 269-7567
Phone(417) 882-6900
Fax(417) 882-8912
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrock ShamelVice President · (417) 269-4368
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1437543055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1000 E PRIMROSE ST, Springfield, MO 65807
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsCoxhealth Primrose Ob-gyn
Doing Business AsRegional Services

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13801 S National Ave Ste 130Springfield, MO 65807-6162 · Phone (417) 269-3000

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

16

Medicare enrollment records show 16 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Obstetrics/Gynecology13
Nurse Practitioner2
Family Practice1

Clinicians, nearest first (16)

Angela Jones, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821169319
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Paul Kidder, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1730395179
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Lang, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1053396200
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 400
Springfield, MO 65807
(000) 000-0000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emilee Looney, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871245985
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Daris Rice, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1376921833
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Shultz, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1073630109
1000 E PRIMROSE ST SUITE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gregory Stamps, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1922125079
1000 E PRIMROSE ST SUITE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Steven Thompson, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1932367612
1000 E PRIMROSE ST STE 270
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 882-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tama Franklin, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1215047030
3850 S NATIONAL AVE #400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-6850
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Courtney Wiese, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1366738155
3850 S NATIONAL AVE STE 400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-6850
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rachel Watson, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1811559891
1423 N JEFFERSON AVE # B100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 269-8817
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi
James Hannah, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1245290535
1200 SE 28TH ST STE 2
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-0005
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare75 mi
Peter Genaris, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1871562389
6675 HOLMES RD SUITE 300
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 333-5005
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare147 mi
Richard Dowell, DO
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1689677346
407 E MAIN ST
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-4681
✔ PECOS331 mi
Zakera Nanabawa, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1336370188
1200 W STATE ST
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare418 mi
Brian Cobb, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1124036280
1 JARRETT WHITE RD
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
(888) 433-6661
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3,975 mi

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 1437543055. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2015. The provider is doing business as CoxHealth Primrose OB-GYN and Regional Services.

Where is Lester E Cox Medical Centers located?

Lester E Cox Medical Centers is located at 1000 E Primrose St Suite 270, Springfield, MO 65807. The listed phone number is (417) 882-6900.

What is Lester E Cox Medical Centers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

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), 16 clinicians in 3 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 Obstetrics/Gynecology (13), Nurse Practitioner (2) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 11 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 September 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.