Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Joplin, MO

  • NPI 1255726642
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804
(787) 640-4794
Additional location
37595 7 Mile RD, Suit 340
Livonia, MI 481521003
(734) 793-2470
fax (734) 793-2471
Mailing address
3901 Sw Richsmith RD Apt 305
Bentonville, AR 727123045

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2018
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2018020346

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255726642. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
844
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$72,960
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 566 223 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 144 138 $108
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 63 50 $113
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $167
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 20 14 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 15 15 $120
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 15 15 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $16.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
342
Patients
282
Total drug cost
$11,080
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 37 $397
Cefdinir Generic 35 35 $408
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 33 24 $164
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 31 22 $216
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 24 24 $278
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 22 13 $154
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 22 19 $81
Prednisone Generic 22 21 $94
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 19 $99
Mirtazapine Generic 18 0 $261

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales's medical specialty?
Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales practices Internal Medicine Physician in Joplin, MO.
Where does Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales practice?
Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales practices at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804. Office phone: 7876404794.
What is Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales's NPI?
Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255726642, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lydia Espinoza Morales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.