CARY L CLARKE MD
NPI 1922041805
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Q: What is Cary Clarke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cary Clarke is 1922041805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Cary Lehnertz.

Q: What is Cary Clarke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cary Clarke was last updated on January 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS 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 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Cary L Clarke Md NPPES

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

CARY L CLARKE MD (NPI 1922041805) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023029930) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Palos Heights.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922041805

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameCARY L CLARKECredential: MD

Location Address4401 WORNALL RDKansas City, MO 64111-3220

Mailing Address901 E 104th St # Ms 400sKansas City, MO 64131-4517 · (816) 502-7000 · Fax (816) 932-9670

Phone(816) 932-0340

Fax(816) 932-3148

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2025

✔ NPI 1922041805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2023029930✔ Licensed in IL · 036160603

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 37624 (CO)

4401 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cary Lehnertz

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463-1290 · Phone (708) 923-4963 · Fax (708) 923-4283

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid45483043CO

OtherP00094089Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

Cary L Clarke 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 ID1557307162

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250211001479

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 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.

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.

36 services17 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.

28 services21 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.

20 services19 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 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140062

Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook 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

$85.82 typical visit price

range $55.29 – $168.52

Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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

Quality

73.71

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.58

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 Cary Clarke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cary Clarke is 1922041805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Cary Lehnertz.

Where is Cary Clarke located?

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

What is Cary Clarke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Cary Clarke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cary Clarke 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 Cary Clarke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Medica list Cary Clarke 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 Cary Clarke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cary Clarke is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cary Clarke was last updated on January 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.