Richard Betters, MD
NPI 1285926238 · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Betters, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1285926238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285926238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021030364 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,905 across 4 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-10
- Last updated
- 2026-04-14
- Certified
- 2022-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Betters's NPI number?
- Richard Betters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285926238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Betters's specialty?
- Richard Betters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Betters located?
- Richard Betters's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-5210.
- What is Richard Betters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Betters is (417) 269-4850.
- Does Richard Betters accept Medicare?
- Richard Betters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Betters's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Betters's NPI (1285926238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.