DR. RICO ANTHONY MENDOZA FLOSA MD
NPI 1770226128
Hospitalist in Joplin, MO

Active since April 14, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1102 W 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804(417) 347-1111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2022, Apr 14, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Rico Anthony Mendoza Flosa Md NPPES

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

DR. RICO ANTHONY MENDOZA FLOSA MD (NPI 1770226128) is an individual hospitalist provider in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2025032714) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Freeman Health System - Freeman West, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770226128
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICO ANTHONY MENDOZA FLOSACredential: MD
Location Address1102 W 32ND STJoplin, MO 64804-3503
Mailing Address1102 W 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804-3503 · (417) 347-1111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1770226128 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2025032714
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2025032714 (MO)
1102 W 32ND ST, Joplin, MO 64804

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rico Anthony Mendoza Flosa Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709388945
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250905004104
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rico Anthony Flosa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Acute Care Hospital
1102 W 32ND ST
Joplin, MO 64804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1679517023 (Missouri)
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Freeman Health System - Freeman West

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260137
Location1102 West 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Hospitalist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Speech-Language Pathologist
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804

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 Rico Anthony Flosa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rico Anthony Flosa is 1770226128. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2022.

Where is Rico Anthony Flosa located?

Rico Anthony Flosa practices at 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804. The listed phone number is (417) 347-1111.

What is Rico Anthony Flosa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Rico Anthony Flosa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rico Anthony Flosa is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rico Anthony Flosa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rico Anthony Flosa reassigns Medicare benefits to Freeman-Oak Hill Health System (Joplin, MO). The 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 Rico Anthony Flosa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rico Anthony Flosa accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Rico Anthony Flosa 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.

Is Rico Anthony Flosa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rico Anthony Flosa is affiliated with Freeman Health System - Freeman West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rico Anthony Flosa was last updated on August 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.