Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Kennedy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Kennedy 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 Craig A. Kennedy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 584 services for Craig A. Kennedy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Kennedy's NPI number?
- 1356332555. 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 Craig A. Kennedy, 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 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 584 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)150 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)128 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)118 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)99 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)32 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Craig A. Kennedy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig A. Kennedy 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.
- Council Oak Comprehensive HealthcareTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 370244
- Hillcrest Hospital ClaremoreClaremore, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370039
- Hillcrest Hospital HenryettaHenryetta, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370183
- Hillcrest Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370001
- Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261338
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Kennedy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Mercy Way, Mercy Clinic Emergency MedicineJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 556‑2300
- 10109 E 79th StTulsa, OK 74133 (918) 756‑4333
- 1202 N Muskogee PlClaremore, OK 74017 (918) 341‑2556
- 1400 W 4th St, Coffeyville Medical Center Emerg DeptCoffeyville, KS 67337 (620) 251‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig A. Kennedy as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Creek Nation Hospital and Clinics365 clinicians in the group
- Green Country Emergency Physicians Group of Tulsa, PLLC113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Creek Nation Hospital and Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356332555 |
| 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