Quick answers
- Does Alison L. Hood-Kirar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alison L. Hood-Kirar 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 Alison L. Hood-Kirar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 297 Original Medicare patients and 511 services for Alison L. Hood-Kirar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alison L. Hood-Kirar's NPI number?
- 1922103308. 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 Alison L. Hood-Kirar, 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 | 297 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 511 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)165 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)25 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alison L. Hood-Kirar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 W Grand St, Suite ASpringfield, MO 65802 (417) 851‑1625
- 440 E Tampa StSpringfield, MO 65806 (417) 831‑0150
- 505 N 25th St, Mc Eye Spec Optometry OzarkOzark, MO 65721 (417) 820‑9393
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alison L. Hood-Kirar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
- Advocates for a Healthy Community Inc57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists 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 | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922103308 |
| 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 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