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ELIKEM KPENU MD
NPI 1649473331
Hospitalist in Kansas City, MO

Active since June 08, 2007PECOS 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: January 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2022, Jan 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Elikem Kpenu Md NPPES

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

ELIKEM KPENU MD (NPI 1649473331) is an individual hospitalist provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2008035006) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649473331
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameELIKEM KPENUCredential: MD
Location Address4401 WORNALL RDKansas City, MO 64111-3220
Mailing Address901 E 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 CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2022
✔ NPI 1649473331 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2008035006
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 13549 (NH), 2008035006 (MO)
4401 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1One Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212-0001 · Phone (573) 884-9066 · Fax (573) 884-3037

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Elikem Kpenu 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 ID9032200902
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090710000429, I20150427002546
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 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.
176 services85 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.
99 services99 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.
64 services62 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.
37 services37 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.
32 services32 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.
20 services16 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

Saint Lukes North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260062
Location5830 N W Barry RoadKansas City, MO 64154 · Platte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clinton, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number260175
Location1600 N 2nd StClinton, MO 64735 · Henry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hedrick Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Chillicothe, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261321
Location2799 North Washington StreetChillicothe, MO 64601 · Livingston County
Emergency services

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

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.

TANESHA ANTANETTE HURT RN
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2007
MARIA AKRAM SHEIKH M.D.
Hospitalist
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-0340
YURI SHIF M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2550
LAURA SHELBY REYNOLDS CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2000
TYLER PORTER MD
Internal Medicine
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-0340
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
CHRISTINE M. SANKPILL M.D.
Hospitalist
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-0340
DR. JOHN LOREI M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jackson County (816) 932-2047

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 Elikem Kpenu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elikem Kpenu is 1649473331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2007.

Where is Elikem Kpenu located?

Elikem Kpenu practices at 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111. The listed phone number is (816) 932-0340.

What is Elikem Kpenu's specialty?

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

Is Elikem Kpenu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elikem Kpenu 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 Elikem Kpenu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Medica list Elikem Kpenu 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 Elikem Kpenu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elikem Kpenu is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elikem Kpenu was last updated on January 5, 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.