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Gastroenterology

Christian C. McElhinney, MD

Works at hospitals in Shawnee Mission, KS · Overland Park, KS · Kansas City, MO · Kansas, Missouri

Summary

Dr. Christian C. McElhinney, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114. Phone: (913) 495-9600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christian C. McElhinney had 538 Original Medicare patients and 9,392 services. NPI 1508836008. 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 Christian C. McElhinney, 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 Christian C. McElhinney accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian C. McElhinney 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 Christian C. McElhinney see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 538 Original Medicare patients and 9,392 services for Christian C. McElhinney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christian C. McElhinney's NPI number?
1508836008. 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 Christian C. McElhinney, 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 patients538
Services billed to Medicare9,392
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)152 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)105 services
  3. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)72 services
  4. Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (J7050)70 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)69 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 pressure70%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Christian C. McElhinney works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian C. McElhinney 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christian C. McElhinney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christian C. McElhinney as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastrointestinal Associates LLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Kansas City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gastrointestinal Associates LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508836008
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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