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ELIZABETH GERMINDER BENNETT M.D.
NPI 1396988879
Surgery in Merriam, KS

Active since April 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201, MERRIAM, KS 66204(913) 632-9200(913) 632-9209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2022, Aug 3, 2021, Jul 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Elizabeth Germinder Bennett M.d. NPPES

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

ELIZABETH GERMINDER BENNETT M.D. (NPI 1396988879) is an individual surgery provider in Merriam, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-45161) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396988879
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH GERMINDER BENNETTCredential: M.D.
Location Address7450 KESSLER ST STE 201Merriam, KS 66204-2553
Mailing Address7450 Kessler St Ste 201Merriam, KS 66204-2553 · (913) 632-9200 · Fax (913) 632-9209
Phone(913) 632-9200
Fax(913) 632-9209
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1396988879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 04-45161✔ Licensed in MO · 2017039602
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201, Merriam, KS 66204
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Elizabeth Nicole Germinder Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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

Elizabeth Germinder Bennett M.d. 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 ID5092936872
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211103000384
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Bennett reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc
0.2 mi
Family Medicine
9100 W 74TH ST
Merriam, KS 66204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992735690 (913) 676-2000

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
35 services35 patients
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.
26 services17 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.
16 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission

Acute Care Hospitals · Shawnee Mission, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number170104
Location9100 W 74th StreetShawnee Mission, KS 66204 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66204 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
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MEGAN SCHUMACHER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201
MERRIAM, KS 66204
Johnson County (913) 632-9200
DR. LYNN RAWSON M.D.
Surgery
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66204
Johnson County (913) 632-9200
ROYA WAGGONER APRN
Nurse Practitioner
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201
MERRIAM, KS 66204
Johnson County (913) 632-9200
LAUREN MEYER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7450 KESSLER ST STE 201
MERRIAM, KS 66204
Johnson County (913) 632-9100

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 Elizabeth Bennett's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Bennett is 1396988879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2009. The provider is also known as Elizabeth Nicole Germinder MD.

Where is Elizabeth Bennett located?

Elizabeth Bennett practices at 7450 Kessler St Ste 201, Merriam, KS 66204. The listed phone number is (913) 632-9200.

What is Elizabeth Bennett's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Elizabeth Bennett enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Bennett 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 organization bills Medicare for Elizabeth Bennett's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Bennett reassigns Medicare benefits to Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc (Merriam, KS). The 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 Elizabeth Bennett's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Bennett accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 2 other insurers list Elizabeth Bennett 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 Elizabeth Bennett affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Bennett is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Bennett was last updated on October 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.