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KARL D METZGER MD
NPI 1376862763
Hospitalist in Blue Springs, MO

Active since May 25, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
201 NW R D MIZE RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014(816) 943-5713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2026, Oct 8, 2026, Apr 28, 2026 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karl D Metzger Md NPPES

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

KARL D METZGER MD (NPI 1376862763) is an individual hospitalist provider in Blue Springs, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023041699) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376862763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKARL D METZGERCredential: MD
Location Address201 NW R D MIZE RDBlue Springs, MO 64014-2513
Mailing Address3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160-8500 · (913) 588-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1376862763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2023041699✔ Licensed in KS · 04-47598✔ Licensed in CA · C152342
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 04-47598 (KS), ME110967 (FL)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2023041699 (MO)
201 NW R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64014

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 18929 Parallel PkwyKansas City, KS 66112-3607 · Phone (913) 596-4000
Location 210718 Countryway BlvdTampa, FL 33626-1733 · Phone (813) 844-4800 · Fax (813) 855-1103
Location 33901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160-8500 · Phone (913) 588-5000
Location 43500 S 4th StLeavenworth, KS 66048-5044 · Phone (913) 596-4000
Location 511815 Education StAuburn, CA 95602-2410 · Phone (530) 886-6558 · Fax (530) 889-6035

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karl D Metzger 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 ID3072754092
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231229002722
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karl Metzger reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
930 CARONDELET DR STE 201
Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
16663 MIDLAND DR STE 100
Shawnee, KS 66217
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

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.
569 services222 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.
231 services198 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.
94 services82 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260085
Location1000 Carondelet DrKansas City, MO 64114 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Centerpoint Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Independence, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260095
Location19600 East 39th StreetIndependence, MO 64057 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Blue Springs, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260193
Location201 NW R D Mize RdBlue Springs, MO 64014 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64014 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers58 claims58 services$17.40 avg. paid by Medicare
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 suppliers64 claims64 services$82.04 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
201 NW R D MIZE RD, ANESTHESIA SERVICES OF BLUE SPRINGS/ST. MARY'S MEDICAL
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Emergency Medicine
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Anesthesiologist Assistant
201 NW R D MIZE RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

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 Karl Metzger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Metzger is 1376862763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2010.

Where is Karl Metzger located?

Karl Metzger practices at 201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. The listed phone number is (816) 943-5713.

What is Karl Metzger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Karl Metzger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Metzger 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karl Metzger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karl Metzger reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC (Kansas City, MO) and Prime Healthcare Physician Services - Providence Inc (Shawnee, KS). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karl Metzger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karl Metzger accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Karl Metzger 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 Karl Metzger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karl Metzger is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center and St Mary's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Metzger was last updated on October 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.