Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer
Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer
Last updated: Jul 8, 2007

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 54 years
  • Graduation year: 1967
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1598841876

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer SR.

Anesthesiologist

She is located at 300 South Mount Auburn Road Suite 200 in Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Can help patients with the following: General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598841876. Appointment can be made via the phone number (573) 332-7881. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer, being an anesthesiologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer.

  • General Anesthesia
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Sedation
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway Essentials 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway Essentials 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway Essentials 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway Essentials (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway Essentials 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway Essentials 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway Essentials 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway Essentials 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway Essentials 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway Essentials 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite Saver Plus EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology (also registered under: Practitioner - Pain Management) .

Bills through: Mcpherson Medical & Diagnostic Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

Graduated in 1967

Affiliated practices

Advanced Pain Center
530 North Middle Street
Farmington, 63640 MO
(573) 756-3000
Midwest Neurosurgeons
65 Doctors Park
Cape Girardeau, 63703 MO
(573) 651-1687
Auburn Surgery Center
300 South Mount Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, 63703 MO
(573) 332-7881

Affiliated hospitals

SOUTHEASTHEALTH
1701 LACEY ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 MO
(573) 334-4822
POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3100 OAK GROVE ROAD
POPLAR BLUFF, 63901 MO
(573) 785-7721
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
211 ST FRANCIS DR
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63703 MO
(573) 331-3000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer is affiliated with Advanced Pain Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer is affiliated with SOUTHEASTHEALTH. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer?

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer's office is located at 300 South Mount Auburn Road Suite 200 in Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

Does Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer accept patients with Oscar Insurance Company?

Yes, Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer is listed in-network for Oscar Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer treat?

Dr. Joseph K. Essmyer provides treatment for General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery.