Quick answers
- Does Wendell K. Clarkston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendell K. Clarkston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Wendell K. Clarkston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 589 services for Wendell K. Clarkston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendell K. Clarkston's NPI number?
- 1144266248. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Wendell K. Clarkston, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 398 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 589 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)136 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)72 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)60 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)49 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)37 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Wendell K. Clarkston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wendell K. Clarkston at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Saint Luke's East HospitalLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260216
- Saint Luke's South HospitalOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170185
- Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260062
- St Lukes Hospital of Kansas CityKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260138
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendell K. Clarkston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 12300 Metcalf AveOverland Park, KS 66213 (913) 317‑7000
- 12330 Metcalf AveOverland Park, KS 66213
- 4321 Washington St, Suite 4000Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932‑3300
- 4401 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932‑3100
- 4401 Wornall Rd, Peet Center 5th FloorKansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932‑2068
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendell K. Clarkston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc1,237 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Overland Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Overland Park, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144266248 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians