Quick answers
- Does Louis J. Gaefke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis J. Gaefke 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 Louis J. Gaefke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,729 Original Medicare patients and 5,823 services for Louis J. Gaefke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis J. Gaefke's NPI number?
- 1629148648. 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 Louis J. Gaefke, 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 | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,823 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)4,553 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)495 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)213 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)139 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)116 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 cholesterol70%
- Depression63%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia58%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis J. Gaefke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 E Flaming Rd, Azria HealthcareOlathe, KS 66061 (913) 829‑2273
- 307 E S St, Abc HealthcareHarrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380‑7399
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629148648 |
| 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