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Thoracic Surgery

Hector Dox, MD

Works at hospitals in Cape Girardeau, MO · Springfield, MO · Missouri

Summary

Hector Dox, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Cape Girardeau, MO and Springfield, MO. NPI 1154324895. 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 Hector Dox, 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

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Mercy Clinic Springfield CommunitiesGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Hector Dox work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Hector Dox at 2 hospitals: Mercy Hospital Southeast and Mercy Hospital Springfield. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Hector Dox see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Springfield, MO and Cape Girardeau, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Hector Dox's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Hector Dox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hector Dox 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 Hector Dox?
(417) 820-3960, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Hector Dox's NPI number?
1154324895. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Hector Dox works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hector Dox 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 Hector Dox is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hector Dox as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
  • Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC209 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1154324895
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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