FRANCIS NTIMBA M.D.
NPI 1922071729
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Bridgeton, MO

Active since February 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE, BRIDGETON, MO 63044(314) 344-6000(314) 514-6020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Francis Ntimba M.d. NPPES

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

FRANCIS NTIMBA M.D. (NPI 1922071729) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Bridgeton, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2004020024) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922071729
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameFRANCIS NTIMBACredential: M.D.
Location Address12303 DEPAUL DRIVEBridgeton, MO 63044
Mailing Address999 Executive Parkway Dr, Suite 210Saint Louis, MO 63141-6336 · (314) 514-6000 · Fax (314) 514-6020
Fax(314) 514-6020
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2011
✔ NPI 1922071729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2004020024
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE, Bridgeton, MO 63044

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN922982671MO
Medicare UPINH32119MO
Medicaid209308501MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Francis Ntimba M.d. 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 ID1557335726
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041103000137
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Francis Ntimba reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
ONE CITYPLACE DRIVE, SUITE 570
St. Louis, MO 63141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Critical Care Services PC
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
1015 BOWLES AVE
Fenton, MO 63026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 255 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
59 services53 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
34 services33 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Americus, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110044
Location126 Highway 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 · Sumter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Bridgeton, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260104
Location12303 Depaul DriveBridgeton, MO 63044 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Anmed Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Anderson, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420027
Location800 N Fant StAnderson, SC 29621 · Anderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kershawhealth

Acute Care Hospitals · Camden, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420048
Location1315 Roberts StreetCamden, SC 29020 · Kershaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63044 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

Family Medicine
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Pediatrics
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Registered Nurse
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Dietitian, Registered
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

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 Francis Ntimba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Ntimba is 1922071729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2006.

Where is Francis Ntimba located?

Francis Ntimba practices at 12303 Depaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044. The listed phone number is (314) 344-6000.

What is Francis Ntimba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Francis Ntimba enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Ntimba 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 organizations bill Medicare for Francis Ntimba's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Ntimba reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Critical Care Services, P.C. (St. Louis, MO) and Cogent Healthcare Of Missouri, Inc (Fenton, MO). Each 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 Francis Ntimba's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francis Ntimba accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Francis Ntimba 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 Francis Ntimba affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Francis Ntimba is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis, Anmed Health and Kershawhealth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Ntimba was last updated on June 28, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.