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DR. TARA LYNN COOKSON MD
NPI 1497693840
Pediatrics in Kansas City, MO

Q: What is Tara Cookson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Cookson is 1497693840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2026.

Q: What is Tara Cookson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Cookson was last updated on June 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 48 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 24, 2026

2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Tara Lynn Cookson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TARA LYNN COOKSON MD (NPI 1497693840) is an individual pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026021602) and active in the NPI registry since March 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497693840

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TARA LYNN COOKSONCredential: MD

Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619

Mailing Address2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 234-3000

Phone(816) 234-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2026

Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1497693840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2026021602✔ Licensed in KS · 94-12897

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RYAN A ROMANS MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (913) 234-3000

SAMIRA NAIME M.D.

Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.

Audiologist

2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 960-4009

MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD

Psychologist (Clinical)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (308) 655-0842

JAMES W. LOWE DDS

Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tara Cookson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Cookson is 1497693840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2026.

Where is Tara Cookson located?

Tara Cookson practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Tara Cookson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Cookson was last updated on June 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 48 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.