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DR. RICHARD S MUTHER MD
NPI 1649247388
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Kansas City, MO

Active since March 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
6530 TROOST, SUITE A, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131(816) 361-0670(816) 444-6936 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard S Muther Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD S MUTHER MD (NPI 1649247388) is an individual nephrology provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R4AD5) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649247388
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD S MUTHERCredential: MD
Location Address6530 TROOST, SUITE AKansas City, MO 64131
Mailing Address6530 Troost, Suite AKansas City, MO 64131 · (816) 361-0670 · Fax (816) 444-6936
Phone(816) 361-0670
Fax(816) 444-6936
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2011
✔ NPI 1649247388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · R4AD5✔ Licensed in KS · 0416820
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
6530 TROOST, Kansas City, MO 64131
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified1294377
Medicaid201320504MO
Medicare UPINC51000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Dr. Richard S Muther 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 ID3375604804
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081203000043
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 2

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.
82 services22 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.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260048
Location2301 Holmes StreetKansas City, MO 64108 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64131 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.

86.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.71

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Azathioprine, oral, 50 mg J7500
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers23 claims1,680 services$3.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers27 claims1,725 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers30 claims30 services$18.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$12.67 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 4

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

DR. GERALD M REID MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6530 TROOST, STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Jackson County (816) 361-0670
DR. TIMOTHY K NEUFELD MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6530 TROOST, STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Jackson County (816) 361-0670
DR. KELLY RENEE ALFORD MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6530 TROOST, STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Jackson County (816) 361-0670
DR. SUDARSHAN HEBBAR MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6530 TROOST, STE A17
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Jackson County (816) 361-0670

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 Richard Muther's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Muther is 1649247388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006.

Where is Richard Muther located?

Richard Muther practices at 6530 Troost Suite A, Kansas City, MO 64131. The listed phone number is (816) 361-0670.

What is Richard Muther's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Richard Muther enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Muther 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 Richard Muther accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 6 other insurers list Richard Muther 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 Richard Muther affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Muther is affiliated with Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Muther was last updated on January 18, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.