Quick answers
- Does Shaun R. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shaun R. Best 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 Shaun R. Best see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,494 Original Medicare patients and 2,701 services for Shaun R. Best. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shaun R. Best's NPI number?
- 1588894315. 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 Shaun R. Best, 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 | 1,494 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,701 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)936 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)848 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)189 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)134 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)103 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Shaun R. Best works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shaun R. Best 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.
- Saint Luke's South HospitalOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170185
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
- University of KS Health System Great Bend CampusGreat Bend, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170191
Practice locations
Addresses where Shaun R. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑3315
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shaun R. Best as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists 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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588894315 |
| 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
- 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