Quick answers
- Does Stephen L. Hawkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen L. Hawkins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stephen L. Hawkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 393 services for Stephen L. Hawkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen L. Hawkins's NPI number?
- 1336188903. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Stephen L. Hawkins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 393 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)175 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)102 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)69 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)41 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis59%
- Heart failure49%
- Anxiety43%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
Hospitals where Stephen L. Hawkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen L. Hawkins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
- Mercy St Francis HospitalMountain View, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261335
- Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260078
- Texas County Memorial HospitalHouston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260024
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen L. Hawkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1333 S Sam Houston BlvdHouston, MO 65483
- 1333 S Sam Houston Blvd A, Tcmh Outpatient ClinicHouston, MO 65483 (417) 967‑1252
- 1335 S Sam Houston BlvdHouston, MO 65483
- 1337 S Sam Houston BlvdHouston, MO 65483 (417) 967‑5435
- 500 Main StCabool, MO 65689 (417) 962‑3015
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen L. Hawkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas County Memorial Hospital30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas County Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336188903 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians