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Anesthesiology

Ralph C. Bethea Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MO · Missouri

Summary

Ralph C. Bethea Iii, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Springfield, MO. NPI 1144367897. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph C. Bethea Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
University Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Mercy Clinic Springfield CommunitiesGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ralph C. Bethea Iii work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ralph C. Bethea Iii at 1 hospital: Mercy Hospital Springfield. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ralph C. Bethea Iii see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Lebanon, MO, Springfield, MO and Rolla, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ralph C. Bethea Iii's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does Ralph C. Bethea Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph C. Bethea Iii 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.
What is the phone number for Ralph C. Bethea Iii?
(417) 553-6059, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ralph C. Bethea Iii's NPI number?
1144367897. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ralph C. Bethea Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph C. Bethea Iii at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph C. Bethea Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph C. Bethea Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Missouri

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144367897
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians