Quick answers
- Where does Lora L. Hand see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including West Plains, MO and Thayer, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lora L. Hand's specialty?
- Medicare lists Clinical Social Worker as the primary specialty.
- Does Lora L. Hand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lora L. Hand 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 Lora L. Hand?
- (417) 255-8464, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lora L. Hand's NPI number?
- 1417406588. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Lora L. Hand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1137 Independence DrWest Plains, MO 65775 (417) 255‑8464
- 365 E Walnut StThayer, MO 65791 (417) 264‑3911
- 9394 US, Suite 63Thayer, MO 65791 (417) 264‑2990
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lora L. Hand as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Rural Alliance for Better Family Health8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in West Plains
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Plains, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417406588 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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