We offer excellent customer service combined with comprehensive provider networks.

We built the first PPO network in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Our mission is to improve the health status of the people in the communities we serve.

We grew up in Kansas City and we remain strongly rooted in our community.


 
  • David Bartels

    David BartelsDirector of Information Services816-823-6700Read more

    David is the Director of Information Services for Preferred Health Professionals and Premier WorkComp Management. He has extensive experience with more than 16 years in information services for different industries including health insurance, finance, legal and manufacturing.

    David studied as a programmer/analyst at Johnson County Community College. David was born in Rolla, Missouri. After several years working as an Electrical Engineer, David’s father decided to move back to the family farm near Brunswick, Missouri. Growing up on a farm with his brother and sister, David learned the value of hard work mixed with a dose of do-it-yourself attitude.

    David enjoys living in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, Carla and their three children. They especially look forward to family trips together. Even in his spare time, he enjoys studying software architecture and enjoys constantly learning about the ever-change world of investing.

  • Sherry Patton

    Sherry PattonOperations Manager816-823-6700Read more

    As Supervisor of the Claims Department, Sherry is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the claims department. She joined Preferred Health Professionals in 1997. Her previous experience boasts more than 20 years' experience in the health care industry and claims management with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Business Men's Assurance Company of America.

Contact Us

Preferred Health Professionals
8140 Ward Parkway, Suite 430
Kansas City, MO 64114-2029
(816) 823-6700