Richard A Metsker, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Joplin, MO

Richard A Metsker, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Joplin, Missouri. He graduated from nursing school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Ozark Tri-county Health Care Consortium and his current practice location is 1102 W 32nd St, Suite 200, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 782-3000.

Richard A Metsker is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 107298) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356386361.

Contact Information

Richard A Metsker, NP
1102 W 32nd St, Suite 200,
Joplin, MO 64804-3503
(417) 782-3000
(417) 782-3088

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Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard A Metsker
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience27 Years
Location1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard A Metsker graduated from nursing school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356386361
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204812365
  • Enrollment ID: I20040629000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard A Metsker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356386361NPI-NPPES
424843118MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 107298 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ozark Tri-county Health Care Consortium812391825729

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard A Metsker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOzark Tri-county Health Care Consortium
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265428791
PECOS PAC ID: 8123918257
Enrollment ID: O20040330001501

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard A Metsker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard A Metsker, NP
Po Box 3810,
Joplin, MO 64803-3810

Ph: (417) 782-3000
Richard A Metsker, NP
1102 W 32nd St, Suite 200,
Joplin, MO 64804-3503

Ph: (417) 782-3000

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