Cox Barton County Hospital - CoxHealth
Cardiology • Lamar, MO • Since 1906
About
Cox Barton County Hospital is part of CoxHealth, a not-for-profit six-hospital health system based in Springfield, Missouri. The system serves a 25-county region in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, employing thousands across the network, with CoxHealth being a major regional provider. The Barton County facility (Lamar, MO) falls under CoxHealth’s scope, offering local nursing, surgical, and support services through CoxHealth’s Barton County operations and affiliated teams. For more detailed information on services, staffing, or contact details at Cox Barton County Hospital specifically, you may visit CoxHealth’s main site and navigate to the Lamar/Barton County location pages.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Lamar, Missouri
Phone
Cardiology 417-681-5590
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Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amTuesday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amWednesday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amThursday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amFriday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amSaturday: 12:00 am - 12:00 amSunday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Emergency Care
Yes
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Opening hours listed show 24/7 availability for the general site excerpt; the page does not provide clinic-specific hours for Cardiology. If clinic hours are required, please refer to the main site or contact the hospital directly.
What services are available at Cox Barton County Hospital?
Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Neurology (Level 3 Stroke Center), Occupational medicine, Pharmacy, Physical therapy, Pulmonology, Radiology (64-slice CT), Rheumatology, Skilled nursing (swing bed), Sleep medicine, Sports medicine, Surgery, Women’s health care with 3D mammography and bone density (not for labor/delivery).
Is there a rapid response team, and how to contact it?
Call 417-681-5101 and tell the operator you need the rapid response team. Provide the patient’s room number or location.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- CMS Care Compare / HCAHPS: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS patient survey rating) (101 surveys collected)
- Healthgrades: 81% recommend; 94% gave 9 or 10 rating
Patients praise
- high patient satisfaction (5-star CMS rating)
- effective nurse and doctor communication
- clean and quiet hospital environment
- high likelihood of patient recommendation
Common complaints
- billing errors and confusion regarding insurance coverage
- disputes over charges for services rendered
"He took the time to explain everything to me thoroughly. He has a great bedside manner and his team was excellent for my inpatient stay. I had to do nothing but follow the plan they created. Excellent Dr with a great nursing care and facility."
— Healthgrades Review"I asked specifically if they accepted my current insurance. They said they did and it wouldnt be a problem. It was a lie. They did not accept my insurance and are now charging me over 1000$ for simple labs."
— BBB Complaint (regarding CoxHealth)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Monett, Lamar hospitals earn top rating for patient experience | News | joplinglobe.com — Sep 10, 2025
- CoxHealth hospitals earn top rating – Aurora Advertiser — Oct 22, 2025
- CoxHealth | CoxHealth's 13th Annual Diaper Drive to begin on April 1 — Apr 1, 2026
- Inside Joplin Obituaries: Linda Pugh — Feb 22, 2026
- Inside Joplin Obituaries: Ione Tedrick — Apr 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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