Quick answers
- Does Hunter Essex accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hunter Essex 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.
- What is Hunter Essex's NPI number?
- 1538859434. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Hunter Essex works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hunter Essex 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.
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Hunter Essex is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑1227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hunter Essex as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kansas University Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538859434 |
| 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
- 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