Quick answers
- Does James R. Overlease Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Overlease Iii 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 James R. Overlease Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,109 Original Medicare patients and 3,921 services for James R. Overlease Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Overlease Iii's NPI number?
- 1154362077. 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 James R. Overlease Iii, 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 | 1,109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,921 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)905 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)739 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)654 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)531 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)226 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Overlease Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1004 Carondelet DrKansas City, MO 64114 (816) 943‑1123
- 1621 NW Blue PkwyLees Summit, MO 64086 (816) 246‑2111
- 3400 W 10th StSedalia, MO 65301 (816) 246‑2111
- 4400 Broadway Blvd, Suite 202Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 531‑9100
- 506 Burkarth Rd, Suite AWarrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747‑2202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Overlease Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Insight Eyecare Specialties Inc15 clinicians in the group
- Cokingtin Eye Center PA9 clinicians in the group
- Summit Eye Center LLC6 clinicians in the group
- Associated Ophthalmologists of Kansas City, P.C.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Insight Eyecare Specialties Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154362077 |
| 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
- 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