Lydia Espinoza Morales, MD
NPI 1255726642 · Internal Medicine Physician · Joplin, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Espinoza Morales, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Joplin, MO (NPI 1255726642).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255726642
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
734 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 526 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 123 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 42 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 31 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 | — |
| Cefdinir | 38 | 38 |
| Spironolactone | 36 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 35 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 17 |
| Digoxin | 30 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 37595 7 Mile RdSuit 340Livonia, MI 48152-1003Phone: (734) 793-2470Fax: (734) 793-2471
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-02
- Last updated
- 2018-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Espinoza Morales's NPI number?
- Lydia Espinoza Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255726642, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Espinoza Morales's specialty?
- Lydia Espinoza Morales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Espinoza Morales located?
- Lydia Espinoza Morales's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804.
- What is Lydia Espinoza Morales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Espinoza Morales is (787) 640-4794.
- Does Lydia Espinoza Morales accept Medicare?
- Lydia Espinoza Morales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Espinoza Morales's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Espinoza Morales's NPI (1255726642) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.