Dr. Darren Plank
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 27 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1994
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1396726865
Dr. Darren Plank O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 3440 South National Avenue in Springfield, MO 65807. Can help patients with the following: Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Farsightedness, Lazy Eye, Macular Degeneration. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396726865. Appointment can be made via the phone number (417) 886-5444. He is affiliated with 2 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Darren Plank, 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. Darren Plank.
- 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. Darren Plank
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Darren Plank 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 | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred | EPO · Bronze | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred | EPO · Gold | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect | EPO · Silver | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred | EPO · Silver | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | EPO | Not 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. Darren Plank 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. Darren Plank is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Vision Clinic Pc
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
| Coopervision | $940 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $308 |
| Bausch \u0026 Lomb a division of Bausch Health US LLC | $273 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1617 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $536 |
| Other | $42 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1994
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Darren Plank accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Darren Plank is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Darren Plank have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Darren Plank is affiliated with Vision Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Darren Plank?
Dr. Darren Plank's office is located at 3440 South National Avenue in Springfield, MO 65807.
What conditions does Dr. Darren Plank treat?
Dr. Darren Plank provides treatment for Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Farsightedness, Lazy Eye, Macular Degeneration. For the full list see this list.