Quick answers
- Does Anthony W. Buren accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony W. Buren 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 Anthony W. Buren see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 1,702 services for Anthony W. Buren. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anthony W. Buren's NPI number?
- 1467474460. 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 Anthony W. Buren, 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 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,702 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)175 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)130 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)111 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)98 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Anthony W. Buren is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3011 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64108 (816) 751‑7832
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anthony W. Buren as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability KC167 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability KC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467474460 |
| 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