NKC Health Pediatrics - Barry Pointe

Choose NKC Health Pediatrics for comprehensive primary pediatric care dedicated to infants, young children, and adolescents. Please note: We are currently unable to accept new patients who are 15 years of age or older.

Your Pediatric Visits

We strive to make your pediatric appointments comfortable and efficient. Please review these important details to ensure your visit goes smoothly.

For your first appointment, plan to arrive 20 minutes early so we can confirm your registration details. For all following visits, please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled time. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If someone else needs to bring your child, written authorization is required.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

To each pediatric visit, bring:

• All medications your child currently takes
• Any applicable copay or coinsurance amounts
• Your insurance card
• Updated or current vaccine records

Billing & Insurance

Read our financial policy to learn:

• What you can expect from us regarding insurance claims and billing
• Your financial responsibilities as a patient
• How to set up payment plans

Review the list of insurance providers we accept.

Learn how to pay your bill.

Prescription Refills

There are a few ways you can request a prescription refill:

• At your appointment - Tell your doctor if you’ll need a refill before your next visit.
• From the patient portal - Log in to the patient portal. Under My Medications, select Renew to request a refill.
• Through your pharmacy or mail-order service - Call your pharmacy or mail-order service for refills, and they will contact us for approval.

For any refills, be sure to request them several days before you run out of medication. We respond to refill requests during business hours, so it’s helpful to plan ahead.

Assistance Outside Office Hours & Emergencies

If care is needed when our office is closed, please call our main line at (816) 421-4115. Your call will be directed to our after-hours service.
The after-hours team will help address urgent needs, connecting you with clinical professionals or the Children’s Mercy nurse advice line as appropriate, and will notify the on-call provider for any necessary follow-up.

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.

Patient Registration & Forms

To reduce time spent at the pediatrician’s office, print and fill out any necessary forms in advance. Bring them to your appointment.

• General Forms
• Pediatric Health History Form
• Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (for sports physicals)
• Provider Authorization for Special Formulas and WIC Supplemental Food
• Power of Attorney

Resources for Parents

Explore these resources to help keep your child well:

• Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
• Developmental Milestones
• Immunization Schedules
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Issues & Recalls
• Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Healthcare
• Women and Children Community Resources to help during pregnancy and beyond