Active NPI 1740272376 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stuart J Braverman , MD

Surgery • Sedalia, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stuart Braverman, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Sedalia, MO. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Braverman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3300 W 10TH ST.

Dr. Braverman is affiliated with Bothwell Regional Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3300 W 10th St

Sedalia, MO 653012111

Telephone 6608270423

Fax 6608275510

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Surgical Services Of Sedalia Llc Facility NPI 1174793566

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tufts University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Sedalia, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Sedalia, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Braverman (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Sedalia Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	113	$182.06	$82.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	91	75	$109.63	$51.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	85	43	$75.16	$46.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$213.21	$102.50
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	73	71	$285.93	$99.03
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	55	54	$520.91	$231.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	50	$303.11	$117.73
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	41	40	$373.32	$164.88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	20	$145.77	$73.41
43450 Dilation of esophagus	31	31	$155.81	$36.62
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	30	30	$355.67	$165.63
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	28	22	$234.43	$56.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	19	$105.24	$33.06
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$191.00	$77.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$258.00	$115.45
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	13	13	$360.31	$162.74
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$1969.17	$305.75
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$139.55	$65.87
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1265.00	$533.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	146	146	$375.00	$154.21
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	102	50	$165.00	$46.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	88	$300.00	$117.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	67	$225.00	$82.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	68	$150.00	$51.46
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	70	70	$1100.00	$95.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	60	57	$250.00	$73.57
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	55	55	$1446.00	$230.27
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	47	47	$750.00	$165.47
43450 Dilation of esophagus	30	29	$330.00	$38.10
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	27	27	$395.00	$167.09
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	24	24	$375.00	$170.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$275.00	$99.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	17	$150.00	$33.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	18	$350.00	$122.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$225.00	$62.08
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$2025.00	$569.45
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$625.00	$96.98
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	13	12	$165.00	$55.53
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	12	$225.00	$75.56
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2136.00	$309.26
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$185.00	$66.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	137	137	$375.00	$156.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	112	$300.00	$119.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	78	$225.00	$85.01
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	92	44	$160.30	$36.81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	80	77	$1100.00	$90.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	75	63	$150.00	$52.44
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	60	60	$1446.00	$240.61
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	55	55	$750.00	$165.58
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	47	43	$310.00	$97.43
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	21	$250.00	$68.04
43450 Dilation of esophagus	19	19	$330.00	$39.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$275.00	$105.25
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	14	$625.00	$109.24
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$375.00	$170.13
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	16	16	$395.00	$175.30
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$2025.00	$625.42
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	13	13	$240.00	$70.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$185.00	$67.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	177	177	$375.00	$158.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	100	$225.00	$84.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	113	$300.00	$120.92
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	105	103	$750.00	$170.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	103	52	$165.00	$36.58
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	96	95	$1100.00	$96.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	91	65	$249.12	$68.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	76	63	$150.00	$52.03
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	49	49	$1370.00	$240.39
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	37	31	$310.00	$98.21
43450 Dilation of esophagus	35	34	$330.00	$38.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$275.00	$105.05
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	18	18	$2136.00	$319.57
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2025.00	$632.85
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$375.00	$165.50
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	14	14	$225.00	$68.34
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	14	14	$1000.00	$517.55
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$625.00	$100.05
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$395.00	$169.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	253	103	$155.32	$38.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	122	$181.40	$70.14
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	148	147	$932.10	$99.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$353.01	$154.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	79	$262.51	$102.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	64	$131.33	$41.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	72	70	$219.31	$70.12
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	65	64	$752.88	$171.39
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	63	63	$1122.22	$245.07
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	41	41	$375.00	$176.13
43450 Dilation of esophagus	41	41	$330.00	$37.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$220.00	$100.79
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	39	39	$395.00	$179.76
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	35	34	$210.14	$70.44
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	22	17	$113.64	$38.55
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$2136.00	$331.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	15	$347.60	$138.03
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$193.00	$69.90
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$49.71	$18.34
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1989.29	$581.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$165.00	$71.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	230	110	$137.93	$37.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	172	$116.00	$68.11
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	152	150	$552.00	$97.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	113	99	$100.00	$41.48
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	109	109	$753.43	$181.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	83	$176.00	$100.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	86	84	$165.00	$69.99
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	80	80	$907.82	$246.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$275.00	$154.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$175.00	$100.00
43450 Dilation of esophagus	45	45	$220.17	$40.26
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	26	26	$375.00	$168.71
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	22	22	$1925.00	$597.06
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	20	20	$165.00	$69.74
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$120.00	$70.76
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	11	$385.00	$84.41
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$238.00	$136.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	342	125	$140.00	$36.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	195	$116.00	$65.84
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	173	169	$500.00	$99.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	152	134	$100.00	$38.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	146	$175.00	$96.56
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	104	103	$165.00	$68.13
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	102	102	$750.00	$171.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	83	$176.00	$96.99
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	70	69	$900.00	$238.34
43450 Dilation of esophagus	54	52	$200.00	$39.34
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	43	42	$375.00	$165.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$275.00	$150.81
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	39	13	$110.00	$41.17
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	33	33	$190.00	$93.76
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	30	19	$100.00	$37.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	28	$200.00	$92.24
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	26	$165.00	$65.75
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	25	25	$1925.00	$599.85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$120.00	$67.94
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	20	20	$395.00	$173.25
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	17	$45.00	$18.20
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$2136.00	$309.78
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	14	14	$1000.00	$491.39
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$46.00	$17.64
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$850.00	$194.46
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$425.00	$98.49
91110 Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract	11	11	$1675.00	$752.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	352	156	$140.00	$36.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	207	$116.00	$65.20
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	188	185	$500.00	$102.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	177	$175.00	$97.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	118	96	$100.00	$38.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	117	112	$165.00	$67.08
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	109	108	$750.00	$166.10
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	80	80	$900.00	$240.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	65	$176.00	$95.78
43450 Dilation of esophagus	63	63	$200.00	$38.25
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	45	45	$375.00	$174.74
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	44	21	$65.00	$22.04
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	41	40	$190.00	$92.89
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	36	34	$200.00	$90.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$275.00	$148.81
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	35	24	$100.00	$37.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	16	$70.00	$23.74
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	32	16	$110.00	$40.89
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	28	27	$164.11	$64.76
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	26	26	$1925.00	$576.66
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	20	20	$395.00	$171.65
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$120.00	$66.81
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$2136.00	$309.99
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1000.00	$487.72
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$850.00	$140.90
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	12	12	$45.00	$17.69
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$170.00	$67.14
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$425.00	$106.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 100311

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

203303201 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

020036256 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bothwell Regional Health Center

3300 W 10th St, Sedalia, MO 653012111

Phone: 6608270423

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Wadley , MD

Surgery

NPI 1295727709

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gail Meyer , APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1598122491

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Sigi Joseph , MD

Surgery

NPI 1619075355

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Trevor Beckham , MD

Surgery

NPI 1770825051

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 08, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2014

Registered at 3300 W 10TH ST, SEDALIA, MO 653012111 (Tel: 6608270423)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2014

Registered at 3300 W 10TH ST, SEDALIA, MO 653012111 (Tel: 6608270423)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 08, 2014

Recorded as STUART BRAVERMAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2014

Surgery (License #100311 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740272376

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 19, 2005

Last Update: October 08, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

3300 W 10th St

Sedalia, MO 653012111

Phone: 6608270423

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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