Quick answers
- Does Craig S. Cookman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig S. Cookman 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 S. Cookman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 435 services for Craig S. Cookman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig S. Cookman's NPI number?
- 1770997462. 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 S. Cookman, 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 435 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)230 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)131 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)15 services
- Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope (31645)13 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Heart failure59%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Craig S. Cookman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig S. Cookman 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.
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig S. Cookman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804 (417) 820‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig S. Cookman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770997462 |
| 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