JAMES BLAKE SPENCER
NPI 1194998021
Hospitalist in Liberty, MO

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since April 11, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75.53/100

CMS Quality Rating

2525 GLENN HENDREN DR, LIBERTY, MO 64068(816) 781-7200(816) 781-6973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About James Blake Spencer NPPES

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

JAMES BLAKE SPENCER (NPI 1194998021) is an individual hospitalist provider in Liberty, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2010021700) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194998021

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES BLAKE SPENCER

Location Address2525 GLENN HENDREN DRLiberty, MO 64068-9625

Mailing AddressPo Box 219672Kansas City, MO 64121-9672 · (816) 781-7730 · Fax (816) 781-6973

Phone(816) 781-7200

Fax(816) 781-6973

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2020

NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2020

✔ NPI 1194998021 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2010021700

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

2525 GLENN HENDREN DR, Liberty, MO 64068

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200018049MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Blake Spencer is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072786961

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140609000412

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

405 services187 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

175 services166 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

160 services144 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

118 services69 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

52 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

46 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Kansas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KS

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number170040

Location4000 Cambridge StreetKansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cameron Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cameron, MO

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260057

Location1600 E EvergreenCameron, MO 64429 · Clinton County

Emergency services

New Liberty Hospital District

Acute Care Hospitals · Liberty, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number260177

Location2525 Glenn Hendren DrLiberty, MO 64069 · Clay County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wright Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Trenton, MO

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number261309

Location191 Iowa BoulevardTrenton, MO 64683 · Grundy County

Emergency services

Excelsior Springs Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Excelsior Springs, MO

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number261322

Location1700 Rainbow BoulevardExcelsior Springs, MO 64024 · Clay County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64068 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$127.61 typical visit price

range $55.29 – $168.52

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.82 typical visit price

range $17.60 – $137.20

Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.53/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

66.8

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

51.64

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

98%1,167 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

74%187 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

99%984 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 1,191 patients

Patients tobacco: 100% · 1,191 patients

100%1,029 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$73.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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