Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 18 years
- Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
- Graduation year: 2003
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1922103308
Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar OD
Optometrist
She is located at 505 North 25th Street in Ozark, MO 65721. Can help patients with the following: Color Blindness, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Retinal Imaging. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922103308. Appointment can be made via the phone number (417) 820-9393. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Cox HealthPlans
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Cox HealthPlans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Expanded Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred | EPO · Bronze | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred | EPO · Gold | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Alison L. Hood-Kirar is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $115 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $84 |
| Genentech | $68 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $321 |
Studies
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated in 2003Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar accept patients with Cox HealthPlans?
Yes, Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar is listed in-network for Cox HealthPlans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar?
Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar's office is located at 505 North 25th Street in Ozark, MO 65721.
Has Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar is affiliated with MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD.
What conditions does Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar treat?
Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar provides treatment for Color Blindness, Eye Allergy, Eye Floaters, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Alison Leigh Hood-Kirar is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Family Medicine-Republic. For the full list of practices see this list.