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LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
NPI 1912071135
Family Medicine in Springfield, MO

Active since November 20, 2006
2702 E SUNSHINE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 269-1922(417) 269-1930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Sep 30, 2024, Apr 16, 2024 and 2 more (5 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 1912071135), doing business as Coxhealth Center Southern Hills, is a healthcare organization registered as a family 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

NPI1912071135
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameLESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
Location Address2702 E SUNSHINE STSpringfield, MO 65804-2047
Mailing AddressPo Box 7411626Chicago, IL 60674-5626 · (417) 730-6430 · Fax (417) 269-7567
Phone(417) 269-1922
Fax(417) 269-1930
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrock ShamelVice President · (417) 269-4368
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1912071135 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2702 E SUNSHINE ST, Springfield, MO 65804
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsCoxhealth Center Southern Hills
Doing Business AsRegional Services

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid506847508MO

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

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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

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Bernie Parrish, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1629178108
2702 E SUNSHINE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 269-1922
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelly Wright, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1710089685
1443 N. ROBBERSON #200
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 269-8061
✔ PECOS4.1 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 1912071135. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as CoxHealth Center Southern Hills and Regional Services.

Where is Lester E Cox Medical Centers located?

Lester E Cox Medical Centers is located at 2702 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 269-1922.

What is Lester E Cox Medical Centers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

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), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Lester E Cox Medical Centers, in Family Practice and Pediatric Medicine. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 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.