GREGORY JOHN RAMIREZ MD
NPI 1295998987
Anesthesiology in Independence, MO

Q: What is Gregory Ramirez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Ramirez is 1295998987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2008.

Q: What is Gregory Ramirez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Ramirez was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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 July 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.92/100

CMS Quality Rating

19600 E 39TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057(913) 428-2900(913) 428-2951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2024, Apr 12, 2022, Oct 20, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Gregory John Ramirez Md NPPES

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

GREGORY JOHN RAMIREZ MD (NPI 1295998987) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2012011179) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295998987

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameGREGORY JOHN RAMIREZCredential: MD

Location Address19600 E 39TH ST SIndependence, MO 64057-2301

Mailing Address8717 W 110th St, Suite 600Overland Park, KS 66210-2144 · (913) 428-2900 · Fax (913) 428-2951

Phone(913) 428-2900

Fax(913) 428-2951

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1295998987 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2012011179✔ Licensed in KS · 04-39197

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

19600 E 39TH ST S, Independence, MO 64057

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506-3488 · Phone (816) 271-6350 · Fax (816) 271-6753

Location 28800 Ballentine StOverland Park, KS 66214-1900 · Phone (913) 363-2663

Other Identifiers 1

Other013000149MO · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

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

Gregory John Ramirez Md 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 ID5991951733

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120809000325, I20250521000900

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 19

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

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

94 services92 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

51 services51 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

50 services49 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

45 services45 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

45 services45 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

38 services38 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

31 services31 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

28 services28 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160

Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

14 services13 patients

Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532

Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260006

Location5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506 · Buchanan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

76.92/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

66.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.53

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.

CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE LLC

Skilled Nursing Facility

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 836-8100

MEGHAN SHAY VAUGHAN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-7000

EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES OF MO, LLC

Emergency Medicine

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-7000

ALAN PETER JENSEN RN, BSN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-7000

SOL ALLAN ENRIQUEZ

Hospitalist

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-7000

MR. RICK DANIEL DOWNEY C.R.N.A.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-8433

MRS. JILL ELIZABETH WIESE RN, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

19600 E 39TH ST S, ATTN: NICU
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 698-7340

DR. RITIKA KAUSHAL MD

Internal Medicine

19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (913) 222-9779

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 Gregory Ramirez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Ramirez is 1295998987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2008.

Where is Gregory Ramirez located?

Gregory Ramirez practices at 19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057. The listed phone number is (913) 428-2900.

What is Gregory Ramirez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Gregory Ramirez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Ramirez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gregory Ramirez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City list Gregory Ramirez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gregory Ramirez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gregory Ramirez is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Ramirez was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.