Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Johnny L. Venter work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Johnny L. Venter at 3 hospitals: Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Mercy Hospital Carthage and Mercy Hospital Joplin. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Johnny L. Venter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Carthage, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Johnny L. Venter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Johnny L. Venter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Johnny L. Venter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Johnny L. Venter offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Johnny L. Venter offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Johnny L. Venter?
- (417) 358-8121, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Johnny L. Venter's NPI number?
- 1003852054. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Johnny L. Venter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Johnny L. Venter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260137
- Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261338
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260001
Practice locations
Addresses where Johnny L. Venter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 3125 Dr Russell Smith WayCarthage, MO 64836 (417) 358‑8121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Johnny L. Venter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC295 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City Homeopathic Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003852054 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians