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MR. GALEN W EPP M.D.
NPI 1609869775
Hospitalist in Kansas City, MO

Active since August 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
4401 WORNALL RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111(816) 932-0340(816) 932-3148 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2016, Nov 24, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Mr. Galen W Epp M.d. NPPES

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

MR. GALEN W EPP M.D. (NPI 1609869775) is an individual hospitalist provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2004002414) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609869775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. GALEN W EPPCredential: M.D.
Location Address4401 WORNALL RDKansas City, MO 64111-3220
Mailing Address901e 104th StKansas City, MO 64131-4517 · (816) 502-8752 · Fax (816) 932-9670
Phone(816) 932-0340
Fax(816) 932-3148
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1981
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1609869775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2004002414
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.

4401 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Galen W Epp 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 ID9931195542
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040421000271, I20051028000763
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 6

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.
728 services296 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.
162 services159 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.
103 services103 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.
70 services53 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.
41 services35 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Luke's South Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number170185
Location12300 Metcalf AvenueOverland Park, KS 66213 · Johnson County
Emergency services

Anderson County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Garnett, KS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number171316
Location421 S MapleGarnett, KS 66032 · Anderson County
Emergency services

Allen County Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Iola, KS
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number171373
Location3066 North Kentucky StreetIola, KS 66749 · Allen County
Emergency services

St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260138
Location4401 Wornall RoadKansas City, MO 64111 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Luke's East Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lees Summit, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260216
Location100 N E Saint Luke's BoulevardLees Summit, MO 64086 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64111 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.

77.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.71
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.58

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$18.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier14 claims49 services$34.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers25 claims25 services$17.54 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
5 suppliers39 claims39 services$74.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N
1 supplier14 claims534 services$1.35 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.

DR. LISA MARIE HERMES M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4401 WORNALL RD, REHAB PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, MAIN 4
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2020
ROBERT W LEITCH MD
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
4401 WORNALL RD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2171
SUSAN E. MUNDT M.P.H.
Genetic Counselor, MS
4401 WORNALL RD, 2ND FLOOR PEET BUILDING
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-5967
MRS. PATRICIA M SHIRES M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
4401 WORNALL RD, PEET CENTER 2ND FLOOR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-5967
SAINT LUKES CANCER INSTITUTE LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-3300
ROBERT A SCHWAB M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-6859
DR. JOHN CORRIE CALLENBACH M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2493
MRS. CATHERINE CORRIGAN SMITH NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
4401 WORNALL RD, SUITE 2718
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2493

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galen Epp's NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609869775, enumerated as an "individual" on August 24, 2005.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 4401 WORNALL RD KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 and the phone number is (816) 932-0340.

What is the provider's specialty?

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

What insurance does Galen Epp accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Is Galen Epp affiliated with any hospitals?

Galen Epp is affiliated with: SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITAL, ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL, ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITY and SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL.