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Active NPI 1689487431 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kristen Nicole Hook

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kristen Hook is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Kristen Hook delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST.

Kristen Hook is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1235 E Cherokee St

Springfield, MO 658042203

Telephone 4178202000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mercy Clinic Hospitalists Facility NPI 1033181474

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -7.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.8 Yrs
State Avg: 10.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hook (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (9.8 Years) 9.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-27
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 1232523

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3231 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658077304

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Secondary Practice Locations

1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 230

Springfield, MO 658042258

Phone: 4178207250

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Janel Ochse , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003829078

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Frances Bunch , LD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1023118767

Licensed Dietitian

Dr. Daryl Steen , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1033225701

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043899636

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Jacob Spain , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1053513499

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Raksha Sharma , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1063142420

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 27, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 27, 2025

Registered at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042203 (Tel: 4178202000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 27, 2025

Registered at 706 W OSAGE ST, CLEVER, MO 656317806 (Tel: 4178493414)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 27, 2025

Recorded as KRISTEN HOOK

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 27, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #1232523 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 27, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689487431
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 27, 2025
Last Update: January 27, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

706 W Osage St

Clever, MO 656317806

Phone: 4178493414

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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