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Hospitalist

Richard K. Capling, DO

Works at hospitals in Joplin, MO · Overland Park, KS · Kansas City, MO · Missouri, Kansas

Summary

Richard K. Capling, DO (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Joplin, MO, Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, MO. NPI 1265450217. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard K. Capling, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
MaleGender (as listed)
Freeman-Oak Hill Health SystemGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard K. Capling work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard K. Capling at 4 hospitals: Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Reg Med Ctr and St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard K. Capling see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Joplin, MO, Overland Park, KS and Lee'S Summit, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard K. Capling's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty.
Does Richard K. Capling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard K. Capling accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard K. Capling?
(417) 347-4570, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard K. Capling's NPI number?
1265450217. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard K. Capling works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard K. Capling at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard K. Capling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard K. Capling as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
  • KC Hospitalists PA45 clinicians in the group
  • Kansas City Kidney Specialists8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Joplin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265450217
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians