Dr David Lee Sommerfeld, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Springfield, MO

Dr David Lee Sommerfeld, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Springfield Nephrology Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1911 S National Ave, Suite 301, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 886-5000.

Dr David Lee Sommerfeld is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 113752) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063509404.

Contact Information

Dr David Lee Sommerfeld, MD
1911 S National Ave, Suite 301,
Springfield, MO 65804-2219
(417) 886-5000
(417) 886-1100



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Lee Sommerfeld
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience37 Years
Location1911 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Lee Sommerfeld attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063509404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486557584
  • Enrollment ID: I20100519000538

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Lee Sommerfeld such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063509404NPI-NPPES
113768OtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
329974OtherHEALTHLINK
004012599OtherMOMEDICARE PTAN
209733815MedicaidMO
15377001MedicaidAR
390005293OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 113752 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc - Springfield MidwestSpringfield, MODialysis facility
Fmc - BolivarBolivar, MODialysis facility
Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MOHospital
Citizens Memorial HospitalBolivar, MOHospital
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital
Cedar County Memorial HospitalEl dorado springs, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Springfield Nephrology Associates Inc690190555312

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Entity NameSpringfield Nephrology Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942324488
PECOS PAC ID: 6901905553
Enrollment ID: O20070621000516

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Lee Sommerfeld, MD
1911 S National Ave, Suite 301,
Springfield, MO 65804-2219

Ph: (417) 886-5000
Dr David Lee Sommerfeld, MD
1911 S National Ave, Suite 301,
Springfield, MO 65804-2219

Ph: (417) 886-5000

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Springfield, MO

Dr. Mark H. Grimm, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3231 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-888-5696    Fax: 417-888-6711
Dr. Sridevi Durga, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3800 S National Ave, Suite 400, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-875-2633    Fax: 417-875-3295
Bradley D Wiley, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-875-3000    Fax: 417-875-3051
Walter S. Trombold, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6044 S Overlook Trl, Springfield, MO 65810
Phone: 417-771-5778    
Dr. Timi A Akins, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4814 S Montrose Pl, Springfield, MO 65810
Phone: 202-779-1247    
Ghulam Jeelani Siddiqui, MD
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Practice Location: 2115 S Fremont Ave, Suite 3300, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-5200    Fax: 417-820-5220
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