Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Bethea, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Springfield, MO

  • NPI 1144367897
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1235 E Cherokee St
Springfield, MO 658042203
(417) 820-2829
fax (417) 820-8852
Mailing address
Po Box 2580
Springfield, MO 658012580

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 11, 2008
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2004003501
Medicaid (2)
AR #159212001 · MO #209293117

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144367897. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$16,380
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 38 37 $66
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 19 19 $68
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 18 18 $43
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery 17 17 $100
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 16 16 $194
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 16 16 $62
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 14 14 $150
01480 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 13 13 $99
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 12 12 $89
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 11 11 $142

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in Springfield Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$55
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Philips North America LLC 1 $21.07
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.00
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $14.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$55

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Bethea's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Bethea practices Anesthesiology Physician in Springfield, MO.
Where does Dr. Ralph Bethea practice?
Dr. Ralph Bethea practices at 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203. Office phone: 4178202829.
What is Dr. Ralph Bethea's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Bethea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144367897, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Bethea accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Bethea accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Bethea commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.