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DR. CRAIG JOSHUA FOLLETTE D.O.
NPI 1447781471
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Kansas City, KS

Active since March 22, 2017PECOS Enrolled
2000 OLATHE BLVD., LEVEL 3, SUITE F, KANSAS CITY, KS 66160(913) 588-1009(913) 588-0665 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2024, Mar 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Craig Joshua Follette D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG JOSHUA FOLLETTE D.O. (NPI 1447781471) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Kansas City, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (05-49294) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447781471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG JOSHUA FOLLETTECredential: D.O.
Location Address2000 OLATHE BLVD., LEVEL 3, SUITE FKansas City, KS 66160-8500
Mailing Address4000 Cambridge St., Ms 2005Kansas City, KS 66160-8501 · (913) 588-1009 · Fax (913) 588-0665
Phone(913) 588-1009
Fax(913) 588-0665
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1447781471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 05-49294
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License FF1216262 (KS)
2000 OLATHE BLVD., Kansas City, KS 66160
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Craig Joshua Follette D.o. 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 ID3577835123
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240909002187
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 Craig Follette reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kansas University Physicians Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
4000 CAMBRIDGE ST
Kansas City, KS 66160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 2,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003858333 (913) 588-2527

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 5

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.

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.
33 services28 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.
33 services15 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.
22 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
19 services19 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
15 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Newman Regional Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Emporia, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number171384
Location1201 West 12th AvenueEmporia, KS 66801 · Lyon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

REBECCA LYNN CALDWELL MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2000 OLATHE BLVD., LEVEL 3, SUITE F
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Wyandotte County (913) 588-1009
DR. ROBERT D WINFIELD MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2000 OLATHE BLVD., LEVEL 3, SUITE F
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Wyandotte County (913) 588-1009
JENNIFER LEIGH HARTWELL MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2000 OLATHE BLVD., LEVEL 3, SUITE F
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Wyandotte County (913) 588-1009

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 Craig Follette's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Follette is 1447781471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2017.

Where is Craig Follette located?

Craig Follette practices at 2000 Olathe Blvd. Level 3, Suite F, Kansas City, KS 66160. The listed phone number is (913) 588-1009.

What is Craig Follette's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is Craig Follette enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Follette 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 Craig Follette's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Follette reassigns Medicare benefits to Kansas University Physicians Inc (Kansas City, 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 Craig Follette's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Craig Follette accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Craig Follette 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 Craig Follette affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Craig Follette is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital and Newman Regional Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Follette was last updated on October 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.