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Hospitalist

Karl D. Metzger, MD

Works at hospitals in Independence, MO · Kansas City, MO · Blue Springs, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Karl D. Metzger, MD is a hospitalist at 201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Phone: (816) 228-5900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl D. Metzger had 313 Original Medicare patients and 931 services. NPI 1376862763. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl D. Metzger, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karl D. Metzger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl D. Metzger 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 Karl D. Metzger see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 931 services for Karl D. Metzger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl D. Metzger's NPI number?
1376862763. 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 Karl D. Metzger, 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 patients313
Services billed to Medicare931
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)569 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)231 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)94 services
  4. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)27 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease61%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Heart failure48%

Hospitals where Karl D. Metzger works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl D. Metzger 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.

  • Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260095
  • St Joseph Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260085
  • St Mary's Medical CenterBlue Springs, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260193

Practice locations

Addresses where Karl D. Metzger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl D. Metzger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC75 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Missouri

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376862763
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians