Joshua Eric Smothers, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Columbia, MO

Joshua Eric Smothers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and his current practice location is 551 E Southampton Dr, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 545-8000.

Joshua Eric Smothers is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2019024771) 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 1053769737.

Contact Information

Joshua Eric Smothers, MD
551 E Southampton Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201-4236
(217) 545-8000
(217) 757-8161



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua Eric Smothers
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience8 Years
Location551 E Southampton Dr, Columbia, 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:
  • Joshua Eric Smothers attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053769737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2016
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668764515
  • Enrollment ID: I20190912000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua Eric Smothers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053769737NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2019024771 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560959

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joshua Eric Smothers, MD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Joshua Eric Smothers, MD
551 E Southampton Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201-4236

Ph: (217) 545-8000

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Family Medicine Doctors in Columbia, MO

Nicholas Michael Lefevre, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 551 E Southampton Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-884-7733    Fax: 573-882-6228
Richelle J Koopman, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2325 Smiley Ln, Columbia, MO 65202
Phone: 573-884-8980    Fax: 573-884-0040
Susan Z. John, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 909 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-7481    Fax: 573-882-5370
Dr. Christopher Joseph Sporleder, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 800 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-814-6000    
Dr. Christopher D. Farmer, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-443-2402    Fax: 573-443-0574
David D Cravens, MD, MSPH, CMD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-884-7733    Fax: 573-884-5559
Dr. Shannon Rhea Sitzmann, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2900 Trimble Rd Ste 107, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-818-3067    

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